It's Happening In Miami

Apply Today! | Deadline: August 7

The inaugural cohort of the Ades Scholars Fellowship for Jewish Day School educators in Miami-Dade and Broward counties is a unique opportunity for passionate, growth-oriented individuals to receive financial and professional support while pursuing an advanced degree. Offered through the Gisela and Daniel Ades Foundation, the fellowship is open to classroom teachers in any discipline, Pre-K to 12th grade, with at least one year of teaching experience in a Miami-Dade or Broward Jewish day school. Fellows are required to commit to teaching in a Jewish day school for two years upon program completion. The first cohort will be limited to 15 fellows.

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Iran Conflict; Noa Tishby; Mark Dubowitz; Tatami; Rabbi Kenneth Brander

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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Sunday June 22

FIDF Briefing: Mark Dubowitz

Mark Dubowitz, Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO and longtime expert on Iran's nuclear ambitions, analyzes Israel’s decision to launch Operation Rising Lion last week, where they've succeeded thus far, and what the future potentially holds. Sunday - 7:00pm; Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 2:00pm

AJC Global Forum 2025: Closing Plenary

The closing plenary of the 2025 AJC Global Forum features remarks from CEO Ted Deutch, a celebration of the resilience of the Israeli people, Rabbis Noam Marans and David Rosen reflecting on 60 years since Nostra Aetate, and more. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 10:00am, Tuesday - 4:00am; Wednesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 11:00pm

Monday June 23

Uplift Israel

Join SHARE, a community dedicated to enriching modern lives through ancient wisdom for music, wisdom and prayer uniting for soulful connection in these difficult times for Israel. Monday - 1:00pm (LIVE); Tuesday - 4:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am; Thursday - 1pm (LIVE)Thursday & 4:30pm (Encore); Friday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 4:30am

Eric Goldberg's Jewish Cinematheque: Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir film Tatami

Israeli-Iranian directing duo Guy Nattiv and Zar Amir join Eric to discuss Tatami, their film that follows an Iranian judo athlete who’s pressured to drop out of a tournament for fear that at some point she will be competing against an Israeli. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:30pm; Friday - 9:30pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Tuesday June 24 and Wednesday June 25

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: An American Jew in a War in Israel

Internationally renowned Torah scholar and thought leader Dr. Elana Stein Hain, of the Shalom Hartman Institute, joins Justin to discuss her experience of living in Israel during the current war with Iran, sharing her reflections and offering ways to connect to what’s happening on the ground. 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

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander - Leading Religious Zionist Communities After October 7th

Justin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of the Ohr Torah Stone network of 32 educational institutions, leadership development initiatives, outreach endeavors, women’s empowerment programs, and social action projects, with thousands of alumni who have served in the IDF. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am,11:00am & 5:00pm; Friday -1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Thursday June 26

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Noa Tishby

Jonah is joined by Noa Tishby, New York Times best-selling author of Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth, as well as a renowned Israeli actress and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah draws a comparison between Iran and Japan, arguing that like Japan’s emperor after WWII, Iran’s Ayatollah must now confront the reality of defeat. Wednesday - 6:30pm; Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

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) at 5:00pm; ILTV News Sunday 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

H. Alan Scott

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, Pt. 2

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses why he left the extreme right, peace with the Palestinians, religious pluralism in Israel and gay marriage. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Tyler Gregory on LGBTQ in Israel

During his tenure as executive director of A Wider Bridge, a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion, the current JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Gregory discusses fighting for equal rights in the Jewish world. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Cast of Shtisel

Three stars of the hit Israeli series Shtisel -- Michael Aloni (Kive), Dov Glickman (Shulem) and Neta Riskin (Giti) -- speak about their Jewish backgrounds and how playing Chasidic Jews may have changed their Jewish identities. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Don't Argue - Korach

As the Torah parashah of "Korach" is read in synagogues throughout the world this week, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the way the Talmud deals with Korach's challenging Moses' authority. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Tattooing

Jewish Law pertaining to tattooing and otherwise marring one's body is discussed by Rabbi Becher in this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf" Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Why Kashrut?

A review of the Jewish dietary laws of Kashrut and the Torah reason for the Jewish ritual observance that has played such a central role in Jewish life. 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

Jewish camps need our help!

With 1,000 Israeli staff members unsure when they will be able to make it to camp this summer, many camps are facing an urgent staffing challenge.

Whether you are available to work one week or a full summer, the Foundation for Jewish Camp team will connect you to an amazing camp for a summer of connection, growth, purpose, and joy!

Jewish camp changes lives and working at camp is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll have.

www.jewishcamp.org/work

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A One-Year Tikvah Educational Program Focused on Jewish, Zionist and American Ideas

The Millstone Scholars Program for 7th and 8th graders in public and secular independent private schools is organizing cohorts in Aventura and Miami Beach for the Fall 2025 school year. Students will participate in weekly in-person classes in with master Tikvah teachers. The program also includes online electives with top students around the country and special events with high-level speakers.

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Wednesdays at 8 PM on Zoom

In this difficult time in Israel, the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) is here for you. Join a supportive space to connect with others whose children are also living in Israel in the midst of the current conflict. Facilitated by mental health professionals. NOTE: Groups are not psychotherapy. For questions and more information, email [email protected].

No cost to attend

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The Greater Miami Jewish Federation stands in unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel — as we have throughout our shared history — praying for their immediate safety, strength and well-being, and for the protection of future generations to come. We support Israel’s inherent right to self-defense and to strike, even preemptively, against the imminent and existential threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. Our Office of Community Security is in frequent contact with state and local law enforcement, as well as with their colleagues at the Secure Community Network. While as of now there are no known local active threats, we remain vigilant and are closely monitoring developments.

Rabbi Hirsch on Iran Strikes; David Kaufman; Comedian David Baddiel; Herzl Hefter

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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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

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Sunday June 15

Israel On Our Minds: Ambassador Ido Aharoni

Ambassador Ido Aharoni answers pressing questions about Israeli current affairs in this final session from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:30am Wednesday - 1:30pm Friday - 12:30pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Tuesday June 17

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Herzl Hefter on Divine Will, Free Will & Inner Truth

Rabbi Herzl Hefter joins Justin to explore the profound and often provocative teachings of the Ishbitzer Rebbe, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner, unpacking the Ishbitzer's ideas about Divine Providence, free will, inner truth, and spiritual authenticity that continue to challenge and inspire today. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday June 18

Defending Israel with David Harris: David Kaufman

David Kaufman, editor and columnist for the New York Post and a strong voice for Israel, joins David Harris for a conversation Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:30am & 4:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Believe Them (Iran Strikes)

Rabbi Hirsch reacts to the Israeli strike against Iran, reminding his congregation that Jewish history demands we take threats seriously, and that choosing life sometimes means taking action. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 10:30am Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday June 19

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: David Baddiel

Jonah is joined by English comedian, screenwriter, author, singer and proud Jew David Baddiel. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern examines why so many Jews are siding with Hamas against Israel, challenging the notion that it is because they are self-hating Jews. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Wednesday at 6pm, Thursday (ILTV) at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV) at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Harriet Schleifer

Harriet Schleifer discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses the true meaning of "Jewish" and why it is so hard for many rabbis to fully embrace the Jewish Tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Clarence Jones

Meet Clarence Jones, a personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped create the I Have A Dream speech. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Slave Trade Survivor

Francis Bok, kidnapped at the age of 7 in Sudan and held as a slave for ten years, shares the details of his harrowing story and describes his fight together with Charles Jacobs against black-on-black slavery in the Muslim world. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Father's Day Parenting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud’s view of parenting and how to raise children who are self-reliant and morally responsible adults. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Teachers and Disciples

An analysis of how teachers should influence disciples. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am; Tue - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Pure & Impure

A discussion of how non-Orthodox Jews can find meaning in the observance of Kashrut which reflects the unique Jewish perspective on "holiness" through the concepts of Tahor (pure) and Tamei (impure). 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

Hurricane season is upon us and Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) is here to help in case a storm threatens. You can join the 2025 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) so our community is ready if a disaster strikes.

JVERT is seeking volunteers with a “can-do” attitude who can help remove debris, deliver meals, visit the homebound, provide comfort and more in the event of a weather emergency. Click here to register to be a part of JVERT and participate in a meaningful way to give back.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 786.866.8680.

Sunday, June 22

Get create and paint as you unwind with a drink at Moishe House Miami Beach. Moishe Houses are home-based hubs for Jewish young adults, created by Jewish young adults. From Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations to community service projects and casual get-togethers, every program is designed to bring people together in meaningful and memorable ways.

For information about this event, email [email protected]

For Jewish Adults, Ages 18-50

Birthright Israel Volunteer isn’t just about giving back—it’s about creating lasting change. In just 8-14 days, you’ll do more than volunteer—you’ll transform lives.

Birthright Israel Volunteers:

• Support Israeli communities through hands-on projects
• Rescue and distribute food to those in need
• Help rebuild and restore kibbutzim affected by recent events
• Forge deep connections with fellow volunteers

This is your chance to be part of something bigger — restoring hope, resilience, and strength. Highly subsidized for Jewish adults (18–50 years old).

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