It's Happening In Miami

A Cantorial Concert; Dan Senor at the JFNA; In Memoriam; YU Basketball

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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Torah Parsha: Vayechi

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayechi closes Genesis with Jacob’s final words to his children, inviting reflection on legacy, continuity, and what we carry forward from one generation to the nextat moments of ending and renewal. Tuesday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 28

Totally Booked with Zibby Owens: Rabbi Buchdahl

Zibby Owens sits with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and the first Asian American rabbi, whose memoir charts her path from Seoul to Jewish leadership and reflects deeply on belonging, grief, empathy and resilience. Encore Sunday - 4:30pm Thu - 7:30pm; Fri - 5:30am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm

JFNA General 2025: Closing Plenary

Author and podcaster Dan Senor, Sen. Ted Cruz, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and JFNA leaders Jeff Schoenfeld and Eric Fingerhut join a closing plenary reflecting on the past year and how shared purpose can guide the Jewish community forward. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:30pm Mon - 1:00pm; Wed - 1:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm

Monday December 29

In Memoriam 2025

A moment of memory devoted to major Jewish figures who passed away in 2025 including Rob Reiner, Peter Yarrow, Nita Lowey, Frank Gehry, and Gloria Kaylie. Alongside Remembering Mark S. Golub z”l, the beloved founder and host of JBS. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 4:00am & 11:30am Wednesday - 10:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 8:30am, 2:30pm & 7:00pm Friday - 4:30pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Yeshiva University Basketball: Illinois Wesleyan University at Yeshiva University

Wesleyan University Titans visit the Yeshiva University Maccabees from the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Monday - 8:00pm LIVE

Tuesday December 30

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yaakov Katz

American-born Israeli journalist, author and the former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, Yaakov Katz, joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his latest book While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East. Encore Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am Thursday - 1:00pm

For Heaven’s Sake: Vice President J.D. Vance

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi unpack Vice President J.D. Vance's troubling statements, the rise of "America First" isolationism, why Israel may need to rethink its dependence on American aid, and what this means for Jews on both sides of the Atlantic. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wed - 4:00am & 11:00am Thu - 10:00am; Fri - 4:30am; Sat - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rav Binny Freedman

Justin sits with Rav Binny Freedman, Rosh Yeshiva of Orayta, an IDF Company Commander who survived the S'barro's suicide bombing in Jerusalem, and an educator known for making complex Jewish ideas accessible and relevant. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 31

Hampton Synagogue Cantorial Concert

Cantor Netanel Hershtik is joined by world-renowned Chazzan Nissim Saal, Chaim Stern, Maestro Izchak Haimov and the Hampton Synagogue Choir for the synagogue’s 30th annual cantorial concert. Wednesday - 5:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 1:30pm Friday - 7:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 3:30am & 8:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Melanie Phillips

David Harris is joined by journalist and author Melanie Phillips on Defending Israel for a wide-ranging conversation on global power, moral clarity, and the challenges facing Western democracies -and what this moment means for Israel, Jewish life. Encore Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 4:30am Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: On the Election of Zohran Mamdani

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on his concerns about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, urging unity and moral clarity in a sermon to the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue congregation. Encore Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:00am

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Shai Davidai

Columbia Business School professor and leading voice against campus antisemitism, Shai Davidai, joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss activism, scholarship and the climate facing Jewish students in North America. Encore Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm

Thursday January 1

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander who gave us the iconic George Costanza from Seinfeld, joins Jonah to discuss Jewish identity, cultural Judaism vs. religion, his work as a proud Jew and activist supporting Israel, and the impact of October 7th. Encore Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am,10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern: Post-Election Cooperation

Micah Halpern urges NYC Jewish leadership to forget the election rhetoric and work with Zohran Mamdani to get the important service that city hall provides for Jews in New York. Encore Wednesday - 6:30pm

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 11:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

ILTV News and JBS Daily News Updates

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

Abigail Pogrebin

Author Abigail Pogrebin (Stars of David) discusses what she learned about Judaism during her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar (My Jewish Year); and reflects on American Jewish life today. Monday - 9:30pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Abraham Twerski z"l

One of America's leading psychiatrists, Dr. Abraham Twerski z"l of the renowned Chasidic Twerski family, discusses his own journey from the pulpit rabbinate to a medical career that recognizes him as a preeminent expert in the field of substance abuse. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

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. 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

Afterlife In Judaism

The Jewish view of the afterlife is examined on "Where On Earth Is The World To Come?" as Rabbi Mordechai Becher presents another Talmud lesson Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Becher discusses doodles that appear in the margins of ancient Jewish texts (including Maimonides’) which show how human culture has not changed in thousands of years. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Moses

Moses' early life, his speech impediment and his marriage to Zipporah in Midian, is part of this week's study of the Exodus story which reveals the Jewish Tradition's notion of God and what it means to be a Jew. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

The Motzee

Learn to read and understand the Hebrew for the most well-known of all Jewish blessings, the Motzee, recited over bread. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

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Tuesday, January 6 | 7:30 PM

Broadway comes to The Hub with The Golden Ticket Series’ Stephen Sondheim: An Evening of Song and Story. Broadway Legend Jack Viertel delves into the history and songwriting background of acclaimed lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, while a live orchestra and a quartet of professional singers bring his most popular lyrics and music to life. Sondheim, who died in 2021, had an extraordinary career that includes some of the most iconic works of 20th-century musical theater, including West Side Story, Gypsy, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods, among others.

The Hub Miami, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest

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Monday, January 26 | 7:30 PM | In person and via Zoom

Join Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, Keshet and BeWell Miami for an important evening of conversation around Why LGBTQ+ Inclusion Is a Jewish Value. This panel conversation will be moderated by Tracey Labgold, Florida Education and Training Manager for Keshet. Participating on the panel will be Rabbi Rojzman, Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz and a young adult member of the Miami Jewish community.

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach or via Zoom

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The first global virtual gathering of Jewish grandparents

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ 3:00-6:30pm ET

A national virtual gathering of Jewish grandparents- the fastest-growing demographic shaping the future of Jewish communities.

This virtual event will bring together grandparents and educators, clergy, and communal leaders for 3½ hours of joyful learning. This immersive experience features a keynote and 10 expert voices from grandparent focused fields.

Participants will gain insights on navigating family dynamics and bringing Judaism to life with their grandchildren, join interest-based meetups, and engage through real-time interaction tools.

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Chanukah Reflections; Arab Zionist Rawan Osman; Activist Art; The Future of Peace

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
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Light the Menorah with JBS!

Chanukah Night 8

With Rabbi Justin Pines Sunday - 5:30pm & 10:00pm Monday - 1:30am

Torah Parsha: Vayigash

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayigash recounts Joseph revealing himself to his brothers and the family’s reunion in Egypt, reminding us of the power of reconciliation, responsibility, and the possibility of healing. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 21

JFNA General 2025: Afternoon Plenary - A SAPIR Debate

Leading voices from journalism, policy, communal leadership, and the family of Yitzhak Rabin come together to ask whether lasting peace is still possible and what a realistic future for Israelis and Palestinians might look like in this afternoon plenary in partnership with The SAPIR Debates. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm; Thursday - 10:00am

Monday December 22

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Laura Katzman - Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity

Abigail Pogrebin meets author Laura Katzman to discuss her new book on Ben Shahn, the Lithuanian-born immigrant artist whose socially engaged work championed civil rights, confronted injustice, and shaped modern American political art. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Sacks z"l: The Big Questions

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l brings his Jewish wisdom and insights to the big questions that shape how we live and what we believe. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 4:30am & 2:30pm Fri - 11:30am; Sat - 4:30am & 9:00pm

Tuesday December 23

TEXTing IRL: Jewish Disagreement in Public and Private

Elana Stein Hain and Jeremy Burton, Executive Director of the JCRC of Greater Boston, examine the growing fractures within Jewish communal life through the lens of Parashat Vayigash, wrestling with questions of relationship, unity and advocacy. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 4:00am & 11:00pm Thursday - 5:30pm, Friday 5:30am Saturday - 5:00pm & 11:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Malka Simkovich - Chanukah Episode 2

From the "passive-aggressive" letters sent between Jerusalem and Egypt to the dramatic (and sometimes hilarious) miracles recorded in the Book of Maccabees, Dr. Malka Simkovich reveals the "real" story of the Maccabean revolt in part two of this Chanukah conversation with Justin Pines. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 24

Defending Israel with David Harris: Rawan Osman

David Harris is joined by Arab Zionist Rawan Osman, content creator and founder of Arabs Ask, a platform advocating for peace and normalization between Arab countries and Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am,11:30am, 6:30pm & 10:00pm Fri - 5:00am, 7:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Bondi Beach

Rabbi Ammi Hirsch reflects on how Western institutions have failed to prevent an increasingly dangerous environment for Jewish communities, warning that even the full light of the Chanukah menorah cannot dispel the shadows facing Jews today. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 8:30am Friday - 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am, 1:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm & 8:30pm

Thursday December 25

Totally Booked with Zibby: Jeanine Cummins - Speak To Me of Home

New York Times bestselling author Jeanine Cummins joins Zibby to discuss Speak To Me of Home, a multigenerational story exploring identity, belonging, loss of language, and how fiction sparks empathy and difficult conversations. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am, 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear,timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 4:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

ILTV News

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday 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

Art of Arthur Szyk

Irvin Ungar discusses the life and work of Polish-born Jewish artist Arthur Szyk, who worked primarily as a book illustrator and political artist who used his work to fight Hitler. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm

Shlomo Riskin

Shlomo Riskin, founder of Ohr Torah Stone, describes the influence upon him of Rav Soloveitchik z”l and the LubavItcher Rebbe z”l, and discusses his disagreements with today’s Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award–winning composer, arranger, conductor, and singer Rob Mathes reflects on his musical journey, discusses the Chanukah songs he wrote for his annual holiday concert in collaboration with Mark, and performs “Light in the Window” with his daughter, Sarah. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Neshama Carlebach

Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Do a Favor

What one does or does not owe a person who does one a favor is the topic of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud lesson on this week's Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

On Treating Gentiles

Rabbi Becher discusses what the Torah, Talmud, and various rabbinical sources teach about the relationship between Jews and Gentiles and the Jews' responsibility to other peoples of the world. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The Exodus

What it means to be a "Jew" (according to the Jewish tradition), and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies are explored through the Exodus story with rabbinic commentary of the midrash. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Blessings, Part 2

In this second segment on "Blessings," learn to read and understand the Hebrew that comprises many Jewish blessings, and what the Hebrew for "king of the universe" actually conveys. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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, January 22 | 6-8 PM, Program Begins 6:30 PM

Join us to learn how you can help ensure that every hero who sacrificed for us receives the care, community, and lifelong support they deserve, starting now.

Since the Iron Swords War began in 2023, Brothers for Life’s* wounded veteran volunteers have been on the front lines of healing, meeting soldiers at their most vulnerable moments and welcoming them into a family that never lets go. What begins in a hospital room becomes a lifelong bond of care, dignity, and hope.

Brothers for Life stands beside every injured soldier, surrounding them with life-saving medical care, advanced prosthetics, expert therapies, and compassionate mental health support for PTSD. We walk with them and their families as they rebuild, emotionally, physically, and financially, ensuring no one is left to heal alone. Today, our family is growing faster than ever before. For the first time, wounded soldiers are waiting to join us.

Cocktails & Lite Bites (Glatt Kosher) | Smart Casual Attire

The Betsy Hotel, Event Entrance,1433 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

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For more information, please contact Jackie Kelly, South Florida Executive Director, at [email protected].

Brothers for Life mission is to empower injured combat soldiers to help recently injured combat soldiers reclaim their lives, fulfill their dreams, and continue to serve and inspire the Jewish nation. Since the Iron Swords War began in 2023, Brothers for Life’s wounded veteran volunteers have been on the front lines of healing, meeting soldiers at their most vulnerable moments and welcoming them into a family that never lets go. What begins in a hospital room becomes a lifelong bond of care, dignity, and hope.

Brothers for Life stands beside every injured soldier, surrounding them with life-saving medical care, advanced prosthetics, expert therapies, and compassionate mental health support for PTSD. We walk with them and their families as they rebuild, emotionally, physically, and financially, ensuring no one is left to heal alone.

Today, our family is growing faster than ever before. For the first time, wounded soldiers are waiting to join us. Join us to learn how you can help ensure that every hero who sacrificed for us receives the care, community, and lifelong support they deserve, starting now.

Please register here, https://brothersforlife.crowdchange.co/54377, or contact Jackie Kelly, Executive Director South Florida, at [email protected]

Address Beth Torah Benny Rok

20350 NE 26th Ave, Miami, FL 33180

Sunday, January 25 | 4 PM

The roots, diversity and potential of America are embraced by pianist Daniel Epstein, violinist Xiao Wang and cellist Ben Larsen. Acclaimed Black composer Adolphus Hailstork‘s Piano Trio begins with a commemoration of the Jewish Holocaust and ends with a lively dance. Korean American composer Nicky Sohn gives us a lively Rodeo and Antonin Dvorak’s Trio melds his Czech heritage with Native American and African American folk themes.

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The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF), the world’s largest Jewish and Israeli film festival, proudly announces the full program for its 29th edition, returning January 14-29, 2026, with its most expansive lineup to date. This year’s Festival will present 139 films from 20 countries — including 105 features and 34 shorts — featuring 15 world premieres, 19 international premieres, 13 North American premieres, and 3 U.S. premieres. The hybrid festival will offer more than 90 live screenings across eight venues throughout Greater Miami, expected to welcome over 50,000 attendees, alongside an online program showcasing more than 80 films available to audiences across Florida and the United States.

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