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Hear stories of strength, resilience and hope firsthand from residents of Moshav Netiv Ha'asara who survived the heart-wrenching Hamas terrorist attack on October 7.

Tuesday, January 30, 7 PM - Miami Beach JCC

4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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Wednesday, January 31, 7 PM - UM Hillel

1100 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables

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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

Schedule Subject to change

FIDF Live Briefing: 100 Days Emergency Briefing on Hamas- Israel War

Israeli news anchor Sivan Sisay joins FIDF CEO Steve Weil to convey a sense of how the Israeli people are coping on the home front, 3 months into the war with Hamas. Sunday - 6:00am Monday - 10:10am Tuesday - 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:30pm Thursday - 4:30am and 10:40am Friday - 5:30pm

IDF Musical Prayer

To mark 100 days since October 7th, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Maccabeats are joined by hundreds of young choir members as well as Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz for a rousing musical prayer conveying love and support for the IDF soldiers. Sunday 8:15am and 9:53pm Monday 5:53pm 10:55pm Wednesday 10:25pm Thursday 9:54am and 4:25pm Friday 11:30am and 5:50pm and 10:24pm

The Feminine Mystique, 60 Years Later

Explore the triumphs and shortcomings of Betty Friedan’s 1963 bestseller in the context of today’s feminism with activist Muriel Fox, author Brittney Cooper, and journalist Rebecca Traister, hosted by broadcast journalist Lynn Sherr, in a program of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 1:00am & 2:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 8:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour

A discussion on new regionalism in the Middle East and antisemitism with ISGAP senior research fellow Uzi Rabi, Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday – 10:00pm

Defending Israel: David Harris

David Harris speaks with acclaimed Egyptian author and liberal activist Dalia Ziada, who has had to flee Egypt amid backlash to her outspoken support for Israel and condemnation of Hamas since October 7th Sunday -8:00pm Monday – 2:00am and 11:30am Wednesday – 7:30 pm Thursday – 2:30am and 11:30 am Saturday - 4:30 pm

Shahar Azani

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris sits with Shahar Azani for discussion. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 4:30am & 4:00pm

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Sharon Brous

Rabbi Sharon Brous, founder and senior rabbi of LA's IKAR community and a leading voice at the intersection of faith and justice, sits with Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her first book, The Amen Effect, about the power of showing up for each other. Monday Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday – 1:00am and 11:00am Wednesday – 5:00am Thursday – 7:00am and 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Freedom of Speech on Campus

Robert Siegel examines the state of free speech on college campuses post-October 7th, with panelists Talia Dror (Cornellians for Israel), Susannah Heschel (Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College), and Kenneth Stern (Bard Center for the Study of Hate). A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Israel-Hamas War: Miller and Siegel on Moment Live

Middle East Analyst Aaron David Miller and former NPR host Robert Siegel discuss the current state of the Israel-Hamas war and answer pressing questions in a program of Moment Magazine. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 3:30am

Srugim Episode 12: “Honey Trap"

Amir and Yifat continue to bond, Reut’s boyfriend attempts to get a job, Nati connects with a stranger, and Shabbat dinner is almost back to normal except for the tension in the air. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 11:00am

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

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 of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern dives deep and explains why pro Hamas protesters are blocking highways bridges and tunnels. He explores what can and should be done in response. Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Insider ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

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

L’Chayim: Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l this week with a spotlight on Civil Rights

Clarence Jones

Martin Luther King Jr.'s attorney and confidant, Clarence Jones, describes how the Jewish community made the civil rights movement possible, condemns Black antisemitism, and calls upon the Palestinians to renounce terrorism as a precondition for peace. Monday - 3:00pm & 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am Saturday - 6:00pm

Free Speech Symposium

Three giants in the field of first amendment law – Floyd Abrams (Supreme Court Litigant), Alan Dershowitz (Harvard Law) & Nadine Strossen (ACLU) — explore concepts of free speech, hate speech and cancel culture in a 2-hour L’Chayim symposium. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Dalin Part 1

Rabbi and historian David Dalin discusses the contributions of the first three Jewish Supreme Court Justices - Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo and Felix Frankfurter - as profiled in his book Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Dalin Part 2

**Rabbi Dalin reviews the lives and careers of Arthur Goldberg, Abe Fortas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan. Thursday - 9:00pm

Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm**

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9:00am

Doing What Is Right!

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic principle of doing what is right regardless of the consequences. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Pray For State

Rabbi Becher discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am 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 19 Breaking simple and complicated Hebrew words into syllables Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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**

Sunday, January 14 at 11 AM

Meeting Point: 95th Street & Atlantic Way (Beach Walking Path)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, MARKS 100 DAYS FOR THE HOSTAGES IN CAPTIVITY

Let's join 100 Walk/Run groups around the world to make this the largest Walk/Run to date to raise awareness. Please wear your red shirts and feel free to bring flags (Israel and USA).

Gather at 11 AM, start at 11:30 AM (walking south to 88th and back).

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION OR TO FIND A GROUP

Registration for Summer 2024 is Now Open

Tzofim Garin Tzabar assists young Jewish adults who make aliyah and wish to make Israel their home and serve a meaningful service in the IDF as Lone Soldiers.

The program that provides a 360° support system and framework for those who wish to join the IDF as Lone Soldiers before moving to Israel, before joining the army, during and after their army service including: full board accommodation, assistance with Israel civil services and IDF bureaucracy, integration to Israeli society, building a family within a host community in Israel and crafting a new garin family – a family for life.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY

Get ready for the highlight of the year – our spectacular Annual Grand Klezmer Concert! It's not just a show; it's a musical extravaganza that captivates both locals and those escaping the cold. Prepare to be dazzled by the brilliance of extraordinary musicians and singers who will weave a magical tapestry of music. This concert isn't just an event; it's a gem that sparkles throughout the year for everyone lucky enough to be there!

When : Sunday, February 4, 2024 · 2: 00 PM EST

Where: Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater 17011 Northeast 19th Avenue North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Admission: Lower Section Close to the Stage (NO STAIRS) - $20, $25, $36, $50, $100

Admission: Upper Section Far from Stage (YOU NEED TO CLIMB STAIRS) - TICKETS $10, $15

IF YOU HAVE A WALKER OR WHEELCHAIR, YOU MUST BUY SEATS IN THE LOWER SECTION

Buy Tickets online at MiamiKlezmer.com or at the following stores (cash only)

1. Aspaclaria Judaica (ticket sales 10am-2pm) 18240 W Dixie Hwy in North Miami Beach/Aventura

2. Torah Treasures 524 W 41st Street in Miami Beach

For more info, call (954) 458-6000

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

All Times Subject to Change

ISGAP (Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy) with Charles Small

Charles Asher Small, founder and executive director of ISGAP (the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism & Policy) leads a seminar with ISGAP senior research fellow Joel Kotek, in the premiere of a new series from ISGAP. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:00am Saturday - 3:30am

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris returns with new insights Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 2:30am & 11:00am Saturday - 5:30am & 10:30pm

Honoring Activists and Authors

Robert Siegel hosts as Israeli jurist Dorit Beinisch, Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, civil rights strategist Eric K Ward, and authors Anne Applebaum, Esther Foer and Dara Horn are honored by Moment Magazine. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 11:00am
Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 7:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Honoring Israel Activism

Speaker Mike Johnson and others representing the front lines of pro-Israel activism are recognized at the Justice Louis D. Brandeis ZOA award dinner. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm

Srugim Episode 11 - “Equal Weight”

Reut and Amir visit Yifat at her new home, Reut's boyfriend Yochai tries to prove himself, and Hodaya searches for answers regarding her forbidden love for Avri. Wednesday - 5:15pm Saturday - 4:00pm

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 this week by looking at the new form of Jew hatred that has emerged since the Oct 7th Hamas Massacre. He compares it to past forms of antisemitism and traditional Jew hatred. Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War

JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined by guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

L’Chayim: Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week with Rabbis explaining their approaches to the Jewish tradition

Rabbi Kenneth Brander

Recorded when he was the newly elected president and rosh yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone, Rabbi Kenneth Brander discusses the influence of the great Rav Soloveitchik, his perspective on the limits of open orthodoxy and women in leadership roles. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Shai Held Part 1

Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, Rabbi Shai Held discusses growing up with survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Shai Held Part 2

Rabbi Held talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Shlomo Riskin

Shlomo Riskin, Chief Rabbi of Efrat and founder of Ohr Torah Stone, describes the influence upon him of Rav Soloveitchik and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and discusses his disagreements with today’s Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 1:00am
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JEWISH STUDIES

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

Not Taken Literally

Rabbi Mordechai Becher looks at the story of the Red Sea miracle to discuss the Talmud prohibition against reading certain Torah passages literally. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Responsibility to Other People

Rabbi Becher discusses the Talmudic view of one's responsibility to other people in a lesson he calls "He's My Brother, He Ain't Heavy.”
Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am 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 18 Recognize Hebrew letters that tend to look alike in a complete review of all the Hebrew letters and vowel sounds. Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Thursday, April 25 at 2 PM

Beth Torah's Special Mitzvah Seder is a seder for Jewish adults with developmental or physical challenges and it is heartwarming to see them enjoy an event geared specifically for them. The seder will take place at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Friday, January 19

Join in the upcoming Shabbat of Love — the largest Shabbat dinner celebration in North American history — to celebrate Jewish light and love with friends, family and neighbors. Organized by the Jewish Federations of North America with support from the Jim Joseph Foundation and partners across the Jewish community, this unprecedented Shabbat of solidarity will unify Jews of all ages to experience the sacred joy of the Sabbath.

The Shabbat of Love website gives participants a choice to attend or host a dinner and offers a downloadable Dinner Guide with information on Shabbat rituals and even suggested discussion topics. The site also contains prompts for Acts of Love — “how to spread love the Jewish way” — such as volunteering in your community and writing a letter of support to Jewish students on campus.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO ATTEND OR HOST A DINNER

Israelis who are suffering financially as a result of the way by the war can receive critically needed assistance through a unique partnership involving creative philanthropy, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA), the International Association of Jewish Free Loans (IAJFL) and Ogen — Israel’s largest free loan association — who will provide a total of more than $3.4 million, including an investment of over $500,000 from Miami, in interest-free loans.

Loans will support Israelis who:

• Lost their possessions or their homes in the terrorist attacks

• Lost their sources of income due to the attacks or the subsequent impacts of war

• Are living in conflict zones

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

To learn more about HFLA, contact Maayan Blum, Federation’s Director of Community Planning, at [email protected].

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

A Night of Light

A” “Hallelujah,” “Bring Him Home,” “Oseh Shalom,” and many more rousing musical performances are featured in this glorious interfaith concert with community leaders Cantor Dan Mutlu (Central Synagogue), Rev Adriene Thorne (Riverside Church), Rabbi David Ingber (Romemu) and others joining together for music and celebration in solidarity with Israel in a concert hosted by Cantor Azi Schwartz and Park Avenue Synagogue. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Tuesday - 6:30am Wednesday - 9:00am Saturday - 8:30pm

Through A Soldier's Eyes

Shahar Azani is joined by Shahar, an IDF Paratrooper Special Forces reservist who is the grandson of Holocaust survivors and whose father served in the Yom Kippur War, who shares his experiences fighting “the battle of his generation” on the frontlines in Gaza and on the scene of the October 7th massacre. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:30am Thursday - 5:30pm Friday - 4:00am & 11:30am

The Great Rewiring

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt speaks about the current technological landscape, how phone-based childhood has impacted Gen Z, and how parents and schools can partner to protect them. Tuesday 7:30pm Wednesday – 1:00am and 10:30am Thursday -4:30am and 4:00pm Friday -6:30am Saturday – 7:00pm

Confronting War, Hate and Rape

Moment’s Nadine Epstein hosts a timely interfaith dialogue with Muslim American Zainab Khan (Muslim American Leadership Alliance), Iranian American Shirin Taber, (Empower Women Media), and Jewish American Heidi Basch-Harod, (Women’s Voices Now) in a program of Moment Magazine Thursday - 2:00am & 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Srugim Episode 10

Contentment and Happiness

The gang is apart for Shabbat as Yifat settles into an unfamiliar home in Ma’ale Elisha, Nati finds himself alone, and Hodaya is torn between religion and her relationship. Wednesday - 5:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

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 of 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**

Why No Two-State Solution?

Mark S. Golub z”l delivers an essential review of key facts Americans need to know about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to understand why a two-state solution is so difficult to implement. (Recorded in 2016) Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am
Wednesday - 7:00pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. iOn L’Chayim : Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week spotlighting musical artists

Dudu Fisher

One of Israel's greatest performers, Dudu Fisher describes his father's survival during the Holocaust, his concerns for the State of Israel today and his personal journey from prospective dental student to world renowned cantor and star of Les Misérables Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Julie Budd

Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her Jewish identity and her feelings for IsraeL, her perspective as a successful performer, and her relationship to Frank Sinatra. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Joseph Malovany

Cantor Joseph Malovany reflects upon the way in which Eastern European countries are seeking reconciliation after the Holocaust and describes his participation in a ceremony commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Broza

International musical star and peace activist David Broza discusses his album, "East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem," recorded with Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in East Jerusalem; and performs two songs from his album. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 3:30am

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9:00am

Seize the Moment or Wait for Better?

Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmudic commentary on doing a mitzvah now versus waiting until later to do an even bigger mitzvah. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts the Aleph-Bet 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 17* New vowel sounds and rules of the Sh'vah. Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 10:00am

**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 Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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