It's Happening In Miami

Sunday, January 12 | 7:30-9:30 pm

Doors open at 7 PM

A night of nonstop Elton John and Billy Joel hits! For ages 12+

Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, Scheck Family Sanctuary, 20350 Northeast 26th Avenue, Miami

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Sunday, January 12 | 3 PM

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is proud to sponsor this joyous, heartfelt comedy in which a woman’s world is turned upside down by a surprising DNA test result. It sends her on a journey of self-discovery with her mother, all while navigating the challenges of family and love. This feel-good film features standout performances by the recently departed Linda Lavin, Lisa Brenner and Dante Basco.

Miami Theater Center, 9806 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Thursday, January 9 | 7 PM

This program will be presented in Spanish

Pilar Rahola is a prominent advocate for human rights and freedom of expression. Her ability to confront divisive narratives and her fight for social cohesion and democracy position her as the ideal leader for this initiative that upholds the fundamental values of our democratic societies.

Pilar Rahola es una destacada defensora de los derechos humanos y de la libertad de expresión. Su capacidad para enfrentar narrativas divisivas y su lucha por la cohesión social y la democracia la posicionan como la persona adecuada para liderar esta iniciativa que defiende los valores fundamentales de nuestras sociedades Democráticas.

Admission: $18

The Hub, 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Alper JCC Miami 11155 SW 112th Ave Miami, FL 33176 Building 3

Joyful Chanukah and Happy New Year

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

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television to enable

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Light the Menorah with JBS

Tune in every night at 5:30pm & 10:00pm for Chanukah Candle Lightings with your favorite JBS hosts.

Sunday December 29

Jewish Film Festival

The House on Wannsee Street

Sunday - 1:00pm & 11:00pm

A Cantor's Tale

Monday - 1:00pm

A Cantor's Head

Tuesday - 1:00pm

Klezmatics: On Holy Ground

Wednesday - 1:00p & Saturday - 8:00pm

Monday December 30

Night of Light Concert

Faith community leaders Cantor Dan Mutlu, Rev Adriene Thorne, Rabbi David Ingber and others join for music and celebration in solidarity with Israel in an uplifting concert hosted by Cantor Azi Schwartz. Monday - 4:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am; Wednesday - 12:00am & 4:00pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

Catch the action as the YU Maccabees take on Wesleyan University at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City! Monday 12/30 - 7:30pm

Don’t miss the next tip off when the YU Maccabees host Tufts University! Thursday 1/2 - 7:30pm

Tuesday December 31

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour

Conversations with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israeli Politician and diplomat, Naya Lekht, educator, author and scholar, and Professor Uzi Rabi, director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Judah Mischel

**Rav Judah Mischel, (Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children), joins Justin to discuss the transformational experiences of the campers, counselors, and families of Camp HASC, as well as Chanukah and the mission of the Jewish people. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:00pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday January 1

Defending Israel with David Harris: Bernard Henri Levi

David Harris is joined by renowned French philosopher, writer, and public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who brings his unique perspectives to a discussion of his book Israel Alone. Encore. Wednesday - 7:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am &11:30am; Friday - 5:00am & 8:30am & 4:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Kenny Hamilton

Jonah and music mogul Kenny Hamilton discuss antisemitism, Kenny's conversion to Judaism, his work with Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun, and how his identity as a Black Jew shapes his perspective on today’s social climate.
Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Thursday January 2

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jewish Musicians

Jewish musicians Joey Weisenberg, Elana Arian and Noah Aronson discuss their work and the links between music, prayer and worship, with Abigail Pogrebin from the JBS Studios in Times Square. Encore. Thursday - 2:00pm & 11pm; Friday - 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

FIDF Briefing: Tom Reuveny

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined in conversation by Tom Reuveny, Israeli Olympic gold medalist and IDF Reservist. Encore. Thursday - 7:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern passionately shares why he is proud to be Jewish, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one’s Jewish identity and support for Israel amidst rising anti-Semitism. Encore. Wednesday - 6:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - Chanukah Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday Wednesday at 6:00pm ILTV News only; Thursday at 6pm & Friday at 5 pm & 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

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 Miz. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Noa

Leading Israeli int'l recording artist Noa (Achinoam Nini) talks about her early years in America, illustrious career, and activism that resulted in Arab-Israeli singer Miri Awad joining her on concert tours around the world. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Charles Harary

Inspirational speaker Charles Harary, discusses how his lectures and philosophies are grounded in Jewish Tradition. Thursday - 9:30pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Chanukah

The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Heroism

Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am

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

Chanukah

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Hanukkah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. Monday - 9:00am; Wednesday - 5:00am

Miracles

A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles. 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

Tuesday, January 7, 7:30 PM

View a powerful screening of the documentary Heaven in Auschwitz and in Hell Was a Paradise by Aaron and Esther Cohen. Following the film, participate in an insightful panel discussion with the director, producer (traveling from Mexico City), and Holocaust survivors who bring history to life with their stories.

Cost: $18

Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, Miami

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Monday, January 13 | 6:30-7:30 PM

The Pride Empowerment Circle is a monthly meet-up that serves as a community-building opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. January's gathering will have an open discussion format in which participants are invited to share what's on their minds and in their hearts related to LGBTQ+.

For information, call Jenin Simon at jsimon@alperjcc.org or 305.271.9000 X251.

Alper JCC Miami, Building #6, Studio Room A, 11155 SW 112 Avenue, Miami

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Celebrate Hannukah with Eshel’s South Florida Chapter!

Sunday, December 29, 6-9 PM

Light dinner, Menorah lighting and singing

Connect with warm, inclusive, community and enjoy delicious holiday foods.

For Orthodox+ and LGBTQIA+ people and their families

Hallandale Beach (Address provided upon RSVP)

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Celebrating Chanukah on JBS

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Light the Menorah with JBS

Tune in every night at 5:30pm & 10:00pm for Chanukah Candle Lighting with your favorite JBS hosts.

Sunday December 22

Chabad Telethon

The annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad of Mineola, NY. Sunday - 7:00pm

Monday December 23

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil tells the "real story" of Chanukah, and discusses its ramifications for Israel. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yair Rosenberg

Yair Rosenberg, a writer covering politics, culture and religion for publications such as The Atlantic, Tablet and The New York Times, discusses his love of music and latest album release, Az Yashir: Songs for Shabbos, a collection of modern melodies for traditional Shabbat songs. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm

Tuesday December 24

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: A conversation with lifelong Israel advocate and ISGAP Vice Chair David Harris, from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies.

Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman, world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, and the most popular rabbi on YouTube joins Justin to discuss Chanukah, marriage, service and the goal of life. 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

Wednesday December 25

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada

Dalia Ziada, Egyptian writer and human rights activist, joins David Harris to discuss the changing relationship between Egypt and Israel and the current situation in the Middle East Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am; Friday - 5:00am

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch shares a thought-provoking sermon with his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 4:30am & 11:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday December 26

In Memoriam

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Richard Lewis, Joe Lieberman, and Teri Garr are among those in the Jewish world remembered for good in our 2024 In Memoriam. Thursday - 6:30pm; Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm

The Triumph of Life, and of Love: Yitz Greenberg and Shai Held

Rabbis Yitz Greenberg and Shai Held, who each published major works in Jewish thought in 2024, come together for a freewheeling discussion about Judaism's celebration of life, its insistent focus on love, and the relationship between these two ideas, in a program of Hadar. Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt:David Lichtenstein

Jonah sits with Haredi podcaster and real estate mogul David Lichtenstein to explore the complexities of Jewish law, intermarriage, Sabbath observance and more while uncovering how faith and spirituality shape both personal and professional life. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSI

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern reflects on the profound impact of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l, exploring how his story has become a powerful emblem of the hostage crisis and the tragedy of 10/7. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

Chanukah Schedule

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

Raphael Shore

Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations, “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and the work he is doing to educate Jews and to expose the dangers of Islamic extremism. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Ken Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, who leaves Y.U. to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the Pres. and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

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; and discusses her perspective as a successful performer and her relationship to Frank Sinatra. 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; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

On Treating Gentile

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; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Miracles

A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles. Monday - 9:00am

Chanukah

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Hanukkah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. 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

Donate Now to Federation's Annual Campaign and Make 2024 Count Even More!

Show your support of Israel and help confront the rising tide of antisemitism around the world. Plus, making a donation by December 31, 2024 is a tax-smart way to enhance your philanthropy. Your donation enables us to sustain our Israeli family, fight antisemitism, secure our community's Jewish institutions and engage the next generation of Jewish leaders, while sustaining other Jewish needs in Miami, in Israel and in 70 other countries worldwide.

If you’ve already made your pledge, cash is urgently needed, so please consider paying it now with a secure online donation — and enjoy tax-wise benefits.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE ONLINE DONATION

For personal assistance, please call 305.576.4000.