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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

In The News: Ukraine & Israel's Response

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren explains why he thinks Israel has to respond with deeds, not just words and aid, for Ukraine. And JFNA CEO Eric Fingerhut discusses his recent aid mission to Ukraine and efforts to help refugees. With Teisha Bader Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Passover Services and Seders from Central Synagogue and Hampton Synagogue plus a Family Seder with Mark Golub: Go to www.jbstv.org to view schedule

Talmud Study: Gratitude for Passover

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" with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Wednesday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Lessons of Passover

In an ongoing study of what it means to be a "Jew" by reading the Exodus Story, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the Tenth Plague, the m'zuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 11:00am Friday - 5:00am

From The Aleph Bet: The Four Questions

Reading and understanding The Four Questions, recited as part of the Passover Seder, are the focus of this special holiday lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet" Series 2. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am & 4:00am

L’Chayim: Yitz Greenberg & Intro to Passover

A special L’Chayim with Rabbi Irving “Yitz” Greenberg on the meaning of Passover and how the Shabbat is a unique expression of Jewish beauty, followed by an introduction to the meaning of the Passover holiday, and the symbols of the Seder service. Monday - 9:00am & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Elana Stein Hain: Learning From Passover

Using Biblical texts and rabbinic commentary on the roles of Miriam and Moses in the Exodus story, Elana Stein Hain (Director of Faculty and Senior Fellow for the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America) discusses "Leadership Models: What We Learn From Passover." Monday - 9:45am Thursday - 5:00pm

Jonathan Safran Foer: New American Haggadah

One of America's foremost novelists explains why he created the New American Haggadah and discusses his feeling for Jewish life, with Rabbi Michael Paley of UJA-Federation of NY. Monday - 10:30am Thursday - 10:00pm

JOFA: Exploring the Haggadah

Rabbi Eryn London, Scholar in Residence of JOFA (Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance) in the United Kingdom, explores the traditions in the Haggadah. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am

Rabbi Hirsch: “The Past Alive” - A Passover Message

Rabbi Hirsch connects the Passover story to recent archaeological discoveries and offers a reminder of the ancient connection the Jewish People have to their homeland of Israel, in a sermon to his NYC congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am Wednesday - 10:00am & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 5:30am

Irvin Ungar: The Szyk Haggadah

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 & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Journalist, author and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses Passover and 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 & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

New Jewish Cinema: Streit’s Ends

Director Michael Levine discusses Streit's: Matzo and the American Dream, his documentary that chronicles the final historic year of the last family-owned matzah bakery in America, housed in New York’s lower east side. With Judy Gelman Myers. Thursday 2:30pm & 2:30am

AJR: The Song of Moses & Miriam

Rabbi and musician Zach Fredman plays his original melody to "The Song of Moses and Miriam" from the Book of Exodus, and describes how a literal reading of the Torah portion influenced his composition. A seminar from AJR - Academy for Jewish Religion. Friday 2:00pm

Rabbi Sacks z”l: Rambam for Seder Night

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l discusses Maimonides’ insights into the way children and adults are to experience the Seder, as found in the Rambam’s Guide To The Perplexed. Friday 10:00pm & 3:00am

L’Chayim: Passover at The Wellmans - Film & Critique

The film Passover at the Wellmans — about a dysfunctional New York family struggling with issues of faith and intermarriage during their Passover Seder — is followed by a discussion of some of the troubling issues raised in the film, with Rabbi Josh Hammerman (Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) and Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (The Jewish Week). Thursday - 8:30pm & Midnight Friday - 2:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Josh Rawitch

Josh Rawitch, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, joins Rabbi Erez Sherman to discuss what is meant by “field of dreams,” explain why Cooperstown is the spiritual home of baseball, and describe the qualities that make a Hall of Famer on and off the field. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am

Documentary Premiere: African Exodus

With no policy, infrastructure or political will to handle the 60,000 Africans who have fled to Israel seeking safety and asylum over the past decade, this documentary explores how the Jewish State handles this other refugee crisis. Sunday - 9:00pm & Midnight

The Struggle of Soviet Jewry

From the JBS Studios in Times Square, leading U.S. activist Glenn Richter and JBS’ Micah Halpern discuss the historic struggle of Soviet Jewry with author and activist Pam Cohen (Hidden Heroes) and author Ephriam Kholmyansky (The Voice of Silence: The Story of the Jewish Underground in the USSR). Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am

Shaping An Omni-American Future (Part 3)

Pro-Israel congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) headlines a diverse group of artists and thinkers in the final program in a series fighting racism and antisemitism, celebrating the power of culture, and offering perspectives on a shared “omni-American” future. From The American Sephardi Federation, The Jazz Leadership Project and the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Thursday - 1:00pm

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Ben Weingarten

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin discusses the impact of American weakness and appeasement of Iran, and is joined by journalist Ben Weingarten to discuss Ukraine, Iran, the U.S. administration’s inability to define national interests and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 9:00am

In The News: Israeli Field Hospital in Ukraine In this special ITN, Shahar Azani speaks with Galit Peleg, of Israel’s International aid agency MASHAV, who is on the ground in Western Ukraine, operating the newly-opened Israeli field hospital and overseeing humanitarian operations on the ground. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah opines about the meaning of Passover as we approach the third holiday affected by Covid, as well as the first one to be suffused with talk of the war in Ukraine. Micah also warns about potential upcoming terror attacks that could occur worldwide during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

92nd Street Y: Adin Steinsaltz z"l**

Rethinking Jewish Identity is explored by noted philosopher, mystic, scientist, social critic, and prolific author Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, in a presentation taped before a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are saddened and outraged by the continuation of terror attacks in Israel. On Thursday, April 7, 2022, three people were murdered and at least 10 others wounded in this most recent attack perpetrated by a gunman who opened fire on a crowded Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv. This tragic incident is one of several attacks that have taken place across Israel in the last few weeks.

The violence appears to have initially been started, at least in part, as an effort to disrupt the budding normalization and cooperation between Israel and many Muslim and Arab countries that was initiated by the Abraham Accords and continued recently at the historic Negev Summit.

We remain steadfast in unequivocally supporting Israel’s right to defend and keep its civilians safe from internal and external threats and to do everything necessary to end the recent escalation of terror attacks.

Federation offers our deepest condolences to the families of those who died. We also extend wishes for a speedy and full recovery to those wounded. Further, we condemn violent extremism unequivocally in all forms and express our respect and admiration for the resilience of the citizens of Israel in the face of such horrific acts of terror.

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Join Cantorial Soloist Jodi Rozental and Bet Shira's Caring Kehillah for a meaningful and musical service on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The uplifting evening will be filled with beautiful music, inspiring words and soulful prayers.

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Phone: (646) 876-9923 using passcode: 665-661-3996#

For more information, email Jodi at [email protected]

Attendees please have two candles available to light during the service (either real or flameless)

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school. In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution, be a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status), be in good academic standing with their university and be able to demonstrate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. Applications are due by April 30.

For more information and to apply, contact David Cohen at [email protected] or visit JELF.org.

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school. In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution, be a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status), be in good academic standing with their university and be able to demonstrate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. The deadline to apply is April 30.

For more information and to apply, contact David Cohen at [email protected] or visit JELF.org.

Celebrate Recovery: A Passover Seder

A Passover Seder for those in Recovery, Family and Friends, All ages welcome!

*Saturday, April 16, 2022, 6:00 pm *Temple Beth Am, 5950 N Kendall Dr. Pinecrest, FL 33156

[Come celebrate Passover in a welcoming and supportive environment for those in recovery and their family and friends. Our spiritual, musical and meaningful Seder will weave together the ancient story of redemption from slavery and current themes of recovery and hope. For those seeking freedom from addiction, our Jewish journey to freedom is an extremely powerful example of what is possible. Join us for a delicious, sumptuous, and alcohol-free Seder meal. Children are encouraged to attend and are free of charge. Adults over 18 are $18 per person. Register now at www.tbam.org/recovery. For more information contact Rabbi Jaime Aklepi at [email protected].

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, Hotwire Channel 269 SD Digital Access Tier, DirecTV 388 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire and www.jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other providers, go to www.jbstv.org

In The News: Israeli Field Hospital in Ukraine

In this special ITN, Shahar Azani speaks with Galit Peleg, of Israel’s International aid agency MASHAV, who is on the ground in Western Ukraine, operating the newly-opened Israeli field hospital and overseeing humanitarian operations on the ground. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Phil Martelli

Phil Martelli, University of Michigan and St. Joseph's University basketball coach, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss Coaches vs Cancer, the state of college basketball today, the impact he’s had on the Philadelphia community on and off the court and more. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

FIDF Live: Spotlight on Women

Meet the first-ever female Battalion Commander in the Artillery Corps, the first female Combat Doctor in the Paratroopers Brigade and other women breaking through the glass ceiling, in this celebration of female soldiers of the IDF. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 10:35am Friday - 10:30am

In The Spotlight: Musician

Abigail Pogrebin sits with acclaimed musicians Elana Arian, Joey Weisenberg and Noah Aronson to discuss how their work has changed the ritual landscape, how they view the links between music and prayer, and more. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Rabbi Hirsch: Between Israel and Ukraine

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch describes his growing frustration over watching the Ukraine crisis from afar, and shares his plans for a humanitarian mission to Poland and the Ukraine border at the end of April. Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am Wednesday - 10:00am & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 5:30am & 4:00pm

Shaping An Omni-American Future (Part 2)

Author Thomas Chatterton Williams headlines a diverse group of artists, musicians and thinkers in part two of a program fighting racism and antisemitism, celebrating the power of culture, and offering perspectives on a shared “omni-American” future. From The American Sephardi Federation, The Jazz Leadership Project and the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Global Perspectives: Dov Hikind

Former democratic NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind discusses the rising antisemitism in the US and why the perpetrators are never talked about or prosecuted; the alarming shift of the Democratic party away from Israel; the new Iran deal and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am

Top Story: Melanie Phillips

Jonathan Tobin discusses the new respect given to nationalism amid the wave of sympathy for Ukraine, and why Zionism is just as deserving of support, and also analyzes Zelensky’s speech to the Knesset before being joined by columnist Melanie Phillips to discuss the latest about Israel and Ukraine, Biden’s attitudes and determination to push ahead with a new round of appeasement of Iran, and more. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am

In The News: Jewish Agency Aid to Ukraine

The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Yigal Palmor discusses his organization’s campaign to help Jews make Aliyah now from the Ukraine and Russia, their work to keep Jews safe, and their efforts to assist all Ukrainian refugees. With Shahar Azani. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

*Micah discusses Ukrainian President Zelensky's persistent request that the U.S. and NATO enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine, and why it has so far been a prudent move to not do so, given the types of direct conflicts with Russian troops it would surely invite. Micah also analyzes a new opinion piece by Ben-Dror Yemini about the Ukrainian people's inalienable right to self-determination, which he compares to the Palestinian situation. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm *

On L’Chayim

Tal Keinan - Part 1

Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of God Is In The Crowd, explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.” Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon

Tal Keinan - Part 2
Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm

Talia Carner - Hotel Mosco

Author Talia Career describes her Israeli family history that goes back seven generations; her response to anyone who questions Israel's legitimacy; and how her novel Hotel Moscow is based on her own trip to Russia in 1993. Monday - 3:00pm

Orin Wolf - “The Band’s Visit”

Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2018, “The Band’s Visit.” Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm

Stuart Weinblatt - Confronting Illness

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, author of Living In The Shadow of Death, describes his experience with cancer and discusses the Jewish tradition’s understanding of prayer and the power of community in the healing process. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Anat Hoffman - Voices of Israel

Women of the Wall Founder Anat Hoffman discusses her background in social protest and her views on ultra-Orthodox political control of aspects of Israeli life. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Larry Ruttman - Jews in Baseball

For the 2022 Opening Day of the MLB, revisit Larry Ruttman discussing his book on Jews in baseball, American Jews and America's Game Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 14

Hebrew letters "Final Nun" and "Tzadee" ("Final Tzadee"), and the concluding phrases of two Jewish blessings are taught on this episode of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1, a JBS production on understanding Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Genetic Screening

The Jewish obligation to use the benefits of modern medicine is explained. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Study Party

In celebration of "Siyum Hashas," the moment concluding the 7.5 year study cycle of the entire Talmud, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the meaning behind the joyous occasion. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Wednesday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Preparing for Sinai

A dramatic telling of what it was like for the Children of Israel to stand at "Sinai" to hear the voice of God, and how the rabbis explain that each person "heard" God in his own way that day. A JBS original series with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 11:00am Friday - 5:00am

92nd Street Y: Rabbi Israel Meir Lau

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv Rabbi Meir Lau (formerly chief rabbi of Israel) describes his miraculous survival as a young child in Auschwitz and shares tales of his storied rabbinic career in conversation with Rabbi Menachem Genack at the 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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Join the Miami cohort for the Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) Washington Conference on May 11-12. Space is limited to 450 participants. Learn more and register today.

While in DC, we’ll meet with Members of Congress, senior Administration officials, thought-leaders, and policy experts with a specific focus on antisemitism and security as urgent Jewish community priorities. Ninety percent of American Jews believe that antisemitism is a significant global problem.

The conference – hosted by JFNA’s National Young Leadership Cabinet, National Women’s Philanthropy, and Advocacy Corps – is open to all and will fill-up quickly. Please take a moment to reserve your spot. You may cancel until April 25 without charge.

If you have questions, please contact Josh Sayles at [email protected].

Join artists David Oxios and Marvin Weeks alongside leaders from Miami-Dade's Black and Jewish Communities as they shine a light on racism and antisemitism. The artists will unveil their collaborative work as the panelists explore the commonalities between the two cultures.