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In Concert Cantor Azi Schwartz
Posted by Jessica Hernandez on 02/05/2024 @ 03:57 PM
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
Rabbi Sharon Brous – The Amen Effect
Posted by Jessica Hernandez on 02/05/2024 @ 02:27 PM
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
JBS Highlights 2/4-2/10: Rabbi Salkin with Abigail Pogrebin, Storytelling in Black and Jewish Communities, an Israeli mother’s story
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
Onward Israel Summer Internship Program - Apply Now!
Posted by Lauren Gold on 02/02/2024 @ 10:44 AM
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.
Jewish Book Festival: Author Zachary Solomon
Posted by Lauren Gold on 02/01/2024 @ 10:02 AM
Sunday, February 11, 3 PM at Alper JCC Miami
For more information, contact Ann Horenstein at [email protected]
Florida Film Premiere! Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre
Posted by Lauren Gold on 01/31/2024 @ 11:04 AM
Monday, February 19, 7:30 PM at Temple Beth Am
Tuesday, February 20, 7:30 PM at Miami Beach JCC
Join the Miami Jewish Film Festival for the Florida premiere of the first minute-by-minute chronicle of the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, with details the attack on Israel’s Supernova music fest, including real-time footage and survivor accounts. The stories of tragedy, resilience and resolute human spirit form a powerful, visceral narrative, making it disturbing but vital viewing that demands history never forget.
This special premiere event will feature the attendance of Israeli director Duki Dror, who will introduce the film and participate in a panel discussion featuring Israeli Consul General Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, Greater Miami Jewish Federation JCRC director Josh Sayles, and Miami Beach JCC CEO Paul Frishman.
This event was made possible with the generous support of the Consulate General of Israel to Florida, Faye "Tzippy" Holand, and Jodi & Paul Tartell.
The Miami Jewish Film Festival is a program of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), a funded agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
JBS HIGHLIGHTS: JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 3:: Remembering Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l, Roundtable Reunion, Michal Cotler-Wunsh
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
PROGRAMS
REMEMBERING RABBI MARK S. GOLUB z”l
Commemorative Marathons
SUNDAY L’Chayim - Elie Wiesel z”l 10:00am-2:00pm, 9:00pm Witness 2:00pm-5:00pm, 10:00pm
MONDAY Jewish 101 10:10am-12:00pm
L’Chayim 2:00pm Avi Weiss 3:00pm Alan Dershowitz 3:50pm Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l 5:00pm Rabbi Irving Yitz Greenberg 8:00pm Yitzhak Perlman 9:00pm The Stars of Shtisel 10:20pm Rabbi Harold Kushner
TUESDAY Jewish 101 10:00am-12:00pm, 12:30pm-3:00pm
L’Chayim 3:00pm Shai Held 4:00pm Sheldon Harnick 5:00pm Letty Cottin Pogrebin
WEDNESDAY Jewish 101 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-3:00pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm
L’Chayim 3:00pm Rabbi David Hartman z”l 3:30pm Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z”l
THURSDAY L’Chayim 1:30 pm Being a Liberal Zionist Jew 9:00pm Yossi Klein Halevi 10:00pm Abba Eban z”l
Remembering Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l
A special tribute to Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l with host David Harris and reflections from Jeffrey S. Gurock, Nancy Spielberg, Rabbi Yoffie, Rabbi Potasnik, and Rabbi Hammerman, other JBS favorites and hosts, and an arrangement of Mark’s original song Todah L’Chah, performed by his daughters and Cantor Dan Mutlu at Central Synagogue.
Wednesday - 8:00 pm Thursday - 12:00am, 9:00am, 3:00pm Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 5:30pm
ALSO THIS WEEK
Roundtable Reunion
Rabbi Eric Yoffie is joined by fellow L’Chayim Roundtable veterans Betty Ehrenberg and Steven Bayme to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and current state of the Jewish world, as they pay tribute to Mark and imagine what he would have said. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:00am Tuesday - 7:00am & 7:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am
FIDF Live: Social Media
FIDF CEO Steve Weil speaks with 2nd Lt. Tammy Shur, Head of the International Digital Department in the IDF Spokesperson Unit, about the responsibility and challenges of running social media across 10 digital platforms for the Israeli military. Sunday - 8:45pm Monday - 2:45am Tuesday - 7:45am
Fighting Antisemitism -The ISGAP Hour
ISGAP leaders Charles Small and David Harris are joined by Michal Cotler-Wunsh, former MK and Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism, for the first in-studio conversation in this original JBS series from ISGAP. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:00am Friday - 2:00am & 10:30am Saturday - 4:00pm
*Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Laura Bialis - ‘Vishniac’
Eric Goldman sits with Laura Bialis, producer and director of Vishniac, a documentary that explores the life and work of Roman Vishniac, one of the foremost photographers to capture pre-war Jewish life in Eastern Europe. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 10:30pm Thursday - 7:30am & 8:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris speaks with Ambassador Emmanuel Nahshon, a distinguished Israeli diplomat, former ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, and current Deputy Director General for Public Diplomacy of the Israeli MFA. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 10:30pm
Thinking Out Loud
In light of the trial taking place at The Hague, Micah Halpern takes a look at the genesis of the words “Genocide” and “Holocaust” and their misuse and abuse today. Wednesday - 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am
Afterlife In Judaism
Rabbi Becher explores the Jewish view of the afterlife. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am
Let The Sun Shine In
A look at how the Talmud encourages us to enjoy life and the world. Sunday - 9:35am Monday - 4:35am Tuesday - 9:35am
REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES
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
The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth
Posted by Lauren Gold on 01/25/2024 @ 11:19 AM
Tuesday, January 30, 7:30-9 PM
Join BeWell Miami Initiative of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Temple Beth Am for an important conversation exploring the 21st century’s biggest mental health crisis: What happens after trauma? Dr. Edith Shiro will discuss her book The Unexpected Gift of Trauma: The Path to Posttraumatic Growth. The conversation and Q & A will be led by Elise Scheck Bonwitt.
Dr. Shiro will sign books following the conversation. Books will be available for purchase.
Admission is free
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION & TO RSVP
LOCATION: The Frankel Family Performing Arts Center, The Hub, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest
Miami Marathon FREE Hostage Bibs
Posted by Galit Wiernik on 01/22/2024 @ 09:43 AM
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JBS Highlights 1/21 - 1/27: Tu B’Shvat, Holocaust Remembrance, Dan Senor with Abigail Pogrebin, Duvdevan Reservist
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
Program and times subject to change
Fighting Antisemitism
A discussion of Israel and anti-Zionism with ISGAP Senior Research Fellow Yossi Shain, Romulo Betancourt Professor of Political Science at Tel Aviv University. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:00am Friday - 2:00am
Commemorating the Kindertransport
The International March of the Living commemorates the rescue of children on the Kindertransport — the largest rescue effort of WWII, resulting in the saving of some 15,000 Jewish children from Nazi genocide — with a short film, and an historical overview from noted Holocaust scholar Michael Birenbaum (American Jewish University). Sunday - 10:30pm Monday - 4:00am Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 7:30am Saturday - 8:30am & 4:30pm
In the Spotlight: Dan Senor
Columnist, political adviser and Start-up Nation author, Dan Senor joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his latest book The Genius of Israel. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Saturday - 4:00pm
Rabbi Hirsch: Safe Spaces
In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Hirsch describes how conformity and groupthink portend the dangerous decline of liberalism, especially in the great American institutions of higher learning that play a critical role in creating safe spaces for ideas. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:30am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 11:30am & 5:30pm Saturday - 9:00am
Holocaust Distortion: Ragen & Zuroff
Following a screening of clips from the documentary J’Accuse, which looks at the threat to Holocaust memory, research and commemoration, Holocaust historian and the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s chief Nazi hunter, Efraim Zuroff, and bestselling author Naomi Ragen discuss the scourge of Holocaust distortion, and the work of exposing the truth to force national reckonings, in a program of the Temple Emanue-El Streicker Center.
Tuesday - 7:30pm
Wednesday - 1:00am & 10:30am
Thursday - 4:30am
Friday - 1:30pm
Saturday - 7:00pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
JBS strategic analyst joins Shahar Azani in the JBS studio for discussion. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 11:30am Friday - 7:00am
FIDF Live: IDF Reservist Yisrael Klitsner
Having left his family in Pittsburgh to return to active duty in Gaza, Yisrael Klitsner, IDF Reservist from the Duvdevan unit and former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, shares his frontline experience and impressions of the Israel-Hamas war. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Friday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm
Srugim Episode 13“Dreamers”
Yifat has dreams and conflicting romantic feelings, Hodaya and her visiting niece confront complex attitudes towards their faith, and a cockroach infestation reveals multitudes for Nati and his girlfriend. Wednesday - 5:00pm Friday - 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
On L’Chayim Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Nancy Spielberg
Nancy Spielberg shares childhood memories, describes her commitment to Israel and the Jewish people, and discusses Who Will Write Our History, her film that spotlights the Oyneg Shabes, a clandestine group of Warsaw Ghetto Jews who documented Nazi atrocities.
Tuesday - 3:00pm
Saturday - 8:30pm
Abe Foxman Part 1
Abe Foxman, who had a 50-year career with the ADL, reflects upon his extraordinary story of becoming a “hidden child,” cared for by his Polish Christian nanny, and discusses the post-Shoah trauma that often haunts the lives of many Survivors. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Abe Foxman Part 2
A wide-ranging discussion on the way in which critique in the Jewish community has become a “blood sport;” the controversies over his ADL successor, Jonathan Greenblatt; and controversy over inclusiveness in the Jewish community. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Timna Park in Israel
David Chudnow describes how his father Avrum (z”l) conceived of and created a national park in the Sinai Dessert, and Professor Erez Ben-Yosef (Tel Aviv University) discusses the remarkable finds at the park’s copper mines, dating back to the Iron Age.
Wednesday - 10:00pm
Thursday - 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am
Tu B'Shvat
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic view of Tu B’Shvat, the New Year for Trees. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00am
Martyrdom vs. Saving Life
Rabbi Becher discusses the Talmudic tension between "saving life" and "martyrdom" as it applies to the Holocaust. Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
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. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website
Lesson 20 Vocabulary, and a complete review of all Hebrew letters and vowels Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 10:20am
Jewish 101 - Is It God's Fault?
When something like the earthquake in Haiti occurs, does the Jewish Tradition hold God responsible in any way? Does human suffering challenge the existence of God? Wednesday – 4:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 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