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Join one of our impactful Volunteer in Israel opportunities and make a difference for the future. Be a part of our rebuilding efforts to make a difference for the people in Israel – the farmers, evacuees, returnees, soldiers, store-owners, and more.

Volunteering Highlights

• Rebuild Israel's southern kibbutzim affected by October 7 by planting, cleaning, painting, and repairing communities for returning evacuees.
• Spend time with evacuees and the people who are providing lifesaving efforts to support them.
• Work together on farms, picking vegetables and other crops to help prevent a massive shortage in the Israeli market and ensure that no farmer is left alone.
• Meet with Israelis, soldiers, survivors, and influential figures to hear firsthand about the ongoing situation and personal experiences.

Upcoming Mission Dates 2024

November 24 -28, December 15-19, December 22-26

Upcoming Mission Dates 2025

January 19-23, January 19-23 Sunshine Volunteer Mission, February 9-13, February 16-20, March 16-20, April 6-10, May 25-29, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, August 17-21, August 31-September 4, November 23-27, December 14-18, December 21-25

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

On JBS: Remembering 10/7; Yom Kippur; Being Jewish - Rabbi David Wolpe

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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Services from Central Synagogue (Reform) and

The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)##

FRIDAY OCTOBER 11

KOL NIDRE

6:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 11:00pm* 8:00pm - The Hampton Synagogue, Encore 12:30am 9:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 4:00am

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

**YOM KIPPUR YIZKOR SERVICE

*8:00am - The Hampton Synagogue 9:30 am - Central Synagogue
1:30pm - Central Synagogue - Family Service *

N'ILON SERVICE

4:00pm - Central Synagogue 6:30pm - The Hampton Synagogue

Yom Kippur with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

JEWISH 101

Not in Heaven - Monday - 9:00am God Unseen - Thursday - 9:00am Being Jewish - Thursday - 9:45am

L'CHAYIM

Rabbis Reflect on Yom Kippur Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Ken Spiro on God Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Donniel Hartman on God Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm, Saturday - 6:00am

SERVICES

Kol Nidre D'rash Friday - 11:00pm & 2:30am

Yom Kippur D'rash Saturday - 3:30pm

Yizkor / N'iloh Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshivat Har Etzion During the Yom Kippur War

The inspiring story of Yeshivat Har Etzion during the Yom Kippur War, highlighting the resilience, sacrifice, and profound losses experienced by its students and Rashei Yeshiva during a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Sunday - 1:00pm & 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm

Inside Israel: Matti Friedman - The Yom Kippur War

Journalist Matti Friedman joins Rabbi Buchdahl at Central Synagogue to discuss our modern times and reflect back on musician Leonard Cohen’s extraordinary journey lifting the morale of soldiers in the Sinai desert during the Yom Kippur War. Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 11:00am Tuesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 10:30am

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris reflects on Israel and the global landscape one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2024. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am & 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am Wednesday - 7:00pm &11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm

Serving on All Fronts

The heroic sacrifice and service of Har Etzion & Migdal Oz students and staff in the current struggle to defend Israel is highlighted in this documentary, with introductory remarks from Aleph Venture Capital partner and Yeshivat Har Etzion alum Michael Eisenberg. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am

IDF Chief Cantor In Concert

Join Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDF, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Shai Bachar Band for a rousing concert in honor of Israel from the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY. Sunday - 9:30pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

October 7th Memorial: Remembrance, Reflection & Hope

A special memorial event honoring the victims of the October 7th massacre, featuring a poignant video presentation, candle lighting, stirring melodies, and powerful remarks from leaders who have made an impact during these difficult times, from the Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens. Monday - 7:00pm (LIVE) & 11:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 9:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Jaffe - Creating Your Yom Kippur Action Plan

Rabbi David Jaffe, author of National Jewish Book Award-winning Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change, leads Justin through a practical Teshuva workshop for Yom Kippur. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am, 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 4:30pm Saturday - 8:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: David Wolpe

Jonah Platt welcomes Rabbi David Wolpe, leading American rabbi and the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple, for a wide-ranging conversation touching on his rabbinical career, antisemitism, Israel, and the concepts of empathy and identity through a Jewish lens. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 12:30pm & 10:00pm

Don’t Miss This Week

Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors Wednesday - 1:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm, Friday - 4:00am & 9:00am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David - Seth Kirschner - Monday - 8:00pm & 10:00pm,Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:30am Noah Feldman - Wednesday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday 1:00am & 7:30am Eliot Cosgrove - Saturday - 9:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

High Holidays Schedule**

ILTV News and Daily News Updates ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday 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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Abe Foxman

Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am

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

Josh Warhit Lone Soldier Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014.
Monday - 3:00pm, 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Rabbis Reflect on God & Yom Kippur Rabbis Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist), Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) discuss their feelings on God and Yom Kippur in part two of a roundtable for the High Holidays. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Spiro on God Rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, Ken Spiro explores the Jewish understanding of God. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Donniel Hartman on God Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book Putting God Second. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm
Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm Saturday - 6:00am

JEWISH STUDIES**

Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Why Fast Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish 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 & 5:30pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Not in Heaven In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah. Monday - 9:00am

God Unseen Rabbi Golub z"l looks at the radical Jewish notion that God is "unseen," and how one can ever "prove" that God is real. Thursday - 9:00am

Vlada Barash, Special Projects Manager, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual BeWell Youth Mental Health Summit. The Summit will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. This Summit will be geared toward parents, caregivers, community members, and professionals who are looking to learn from experts in the field of adolescent mental health and to walk away with new skills and tools to best support the youth in their lives.

Wednesday, October 9, 8-9:30 PM

In this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, a renowned DBT specialist, and author, will share her extensive knowledge of helping parents, children, and adolescents navigate complex emotions. Dr. Hartstein's expertise has been featured on major platforms such as CBS, The Today Show, and Yahoo! News, making her one of the leading voices in the field of mental health.

What You’ll Learn: Essential DBT Skills Discover the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and how these techniques can benefit your child. The Art of Validation Learn the importance of validating your child’s feelings and how it can strengthen your relationship. Radical Acceptance Theory Gain insights into accepting situations to improve your child’s emotional resilience.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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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Rosh Hashanah Services from The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) and Central Synagogue (Reform)##

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 - EREV ROSH HASHANAH

6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm 7:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 11:00pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 3:30pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) 1:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Family Service Encore 7:00pm 5:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Kids Service 6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 1:00pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 3:00pm

The High Holidays with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The legacy of JBS founder Rabbi Mark s. Golub is felt throughout the year, but especially during the high holidays, an opportunity for deep creative expression of his love for the Jewish Tradition. Enjoy special presentations of his programs this week.

Rosh Hashanah D'rashes

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 9:15pm Thursday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:45pm Friday - 7:30am & 12:30pm

Jewish 101

Torah Poetry Monday - 9:00am & Saturday - 1:00am The Rambam Monday - 9:40am Binding of Isaac Monday - 10:15am & Wednesday - 9:00am

Aleph Bet

Hebrew for the High Holidays Tuesday - 11:30am

L'Chayim##

Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###

Tuesday - 9:00pm &Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Daniel Cohen

Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am, Saturday - 6:00pm

Netanyahu Addresses the UNGA

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Sunday - 7:00am, 4:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 12:00pm & 6:25pm

Israel at War: United Nations General Assembly

Reporting from the UN General Assembly, ADL's Senior VP for International Affairs, Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, discusses the urgent need for the UN and world governments to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in this post October 7th world. Sunday - 7:35am, 4:35pm & 11:35pm Monday - 12:35pm & 7:40pm Tuesday - 4:40pm

Eppes Essen: Iraqi Feast##

Hosts Mike Burstyn and Perla Karney enjoy an authentic Iraq meal prepared by entertainer Nicholas Nissim, featuring homemade hummus, Israeli salads, and traditional family recipes passed down through generations. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 7:30am & 1:30pm Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 6:00am Saturday - 5:30pm

Braiding in the Jewish New Year

Loaves of Torah author Rabbi Vanessa Harper delves into the themes of Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days through her lively challah baking lesson, sharing the rich history and deep spiritual significance of making and shaping challah. Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 6:30am

Inside Israel: Gilad Kariv

Rabbi, faith leader, Knesset member, and former CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, Gilad Kariv offers his insights on the conflict, politics, and diaspora relations from both an Israeli and rabbinic perspective, in a program from Central Synagogue. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00pm

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove##

Abby is joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of New York’s Park Avenue Synagogue and a leading voice in modern Judaism, to discuss his new book, For Such a Time As This: On Being Jewish Today, which chronicles his response -- on the bimah and off -- to the horrors of October 7th, and his diagnosis of the changed landscaped for Jewish identity and connection. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 4:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00am & 7:00pm

Matzah Book Soup##

Lilli and Amanda recommend Cool For the Summer, a YA love triangle tale thatis the quintessential coming of age story, with great Jewish rep! Monday - 8:54pm & 11:54pm Tuesday - 2:54am Saturday - 10:54pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Alan Morinis##

Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, author of Everyday Holiness, and a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement, joins Justin to share his personal journey and his reflections on Rosh Hashanah. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 1:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 8:30am & 5:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Actor, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt welcomes Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect, So Help Me Todd) as his first guest on "Being Jewish," a new weekly series on JBS exploring Jewish identity through candid, unfiltered conversations. Thursday - 8:15pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am Saturday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm

DON'T MISS THIS WEEK

Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors

Sunday - 2:00pm, Monday - 4:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm, Saturday - 9:30pm Why Is This Jewish New Year Different? Sunday - 10:00am & 3:00pm, Monday - 2:00am & 7:00am, Tuesday - 2:00pm Documentary - A Cantor's Head Sunday - 9:00pm, Monday - 12:30am, Saturday - 3:30am In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Mitch Albom Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 2:30am & Saturday - 10:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS High Holidays Schedule

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday 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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: The Future of Black Relations

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris speak with professors Sunni Ali, Ansel Brown, and Hannibal Hamdallahi about countering racism and antisemitism today. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris: On the Frontlines

Shahar Azani speaks in-depth with David Harris about On the Front Lines: A Lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy, Harris’s new book that chronicles his remarkable career spent confronting the toughest challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and liberal democracies around the world Friday - 10:00pm

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

Francine Klagsbrun

Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses her biography Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel which addresses the ways American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only woman prime minister who served during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###

Rabbis Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist) and Chaim Steinmetz (Modern Orthodox) discuss the themes they believe are important to address in High Holiday sermons. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Daniel Cohen

Rabbi, author, and inspirational speaker Daniel Cohen talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Shofar of Freedom

The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Binding of Isaac

Rabbi Becher uncovers the revolutionary nature of The Binding of Isaac (Akedah), one of the most thought-provoking and complex narratives in the Torah that has sparked centuries of debate, and discusses how its profound lessons remain deeply relevant for today. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Torah Poetry###

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

The Rambam###

Learn about the greatest legal authority and philosopher of Jewish history, the Rambam, Moses Maimonides, in an ongoing discussion of how the Jewish tradition is all about "people." Monday - 9:40am

Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Monday - 10:15am Wednesday - 9:00am

Aleph - Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Hebrew for the High Holidays

Special Rosh Hashanah lesson. Tuesday - 11:30am

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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance raises awareness around disability access and advocacy.

The Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) remains a vital resource in our community. The MJAA website provides a unique and comprehensive guide on everything from advocating for a child with a learning disability to navigating the transition into adulthood.

With the High Holidays quickly approaching, MJAA has brought together an expansive list of services, activities, accessibility and inclusion guides around these meaningful times of prayer and worship. It’s also election season and every voter should be able to cast a ballot. This page ensures individuals with disabilities know the multiple voting options that meet the ADA standards in Miami-Dade County, including a paper-based voting system, touchscreen, audio technology and sip-and-puff capabilities for voters with special needs. Finally, the Disability and Mental Health page includes local and national resources for individuals with and without disabilities looking for mental health and wellness support.

Miami.Jewish.Abilities.org

MJAA is a program of Federation and also offers a disability specialist.

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! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Matzah Book Soup##

Lilli and Amanda recommend Woman on Fire, the historical fiction thriller by Lisa Barr that takes readers alongside investigative reporter Jules Roth as she tries to find a painting stolen by the Nazis. Monday - 8:54pm Tuesday - 2:51am, 4:28am & 5:54am Wednesday - 4:51pm Thursday - 8:58pm Friday - 1:28am & 11:28am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Distant Cousins and the Evolution of Jewish Music

Indie folk-pop trio Distant Cousins join Justin to discuss the evolution of Jewish music since October 7, touring with Matisyahu, and perform their hit singles “Here and Now” and “Dimati,” from their new album Out of the Darkness. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern discusses the global election landscape, highlighting how the process feels more like a circus than a legitimate democratic exercise given the unprecedented levels of disinformation and scams. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Asher Katz

David Harris is joined by Asher Katz, Youth Movement Director of the Moises Safra Center, to discuss Katz's 11 months serving in Gaza with the IDF, including his experiences at the Rafah crossing and the challenges faced by Israeli forces during ground operations in the region. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:00pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

How the Gaza War Changed the Middle East

Global Connections with Robert Siegel returns with a discussion on how the Israel-Hamas war has impacted the Middle East, with experts David Makovsky (Washington Inst), Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen (US Inst of Peace), and Ghaith al-Omari (Washington Inst) Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

FIDF Briefing: Most Moral Army

FIDF CEO Steven Weil explains why the IDF is the world’s most ethical army, expounding on the historical and biblical origins of the IDF to elucidate the moral code its policies are rooted in. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 12:30pm

Why is this New Year Different?

Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at American Jewish University, explores lessons learned from the transformative event of 10/, and how these experiences are influencing the way Jews connect with, understand, and support Israel. Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 3:30am

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays-Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays 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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Michal Cotler-Wunsh

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by Michal Cotler-Wunsh, former MK and Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Shmuly Yanklowitz

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz to discuss 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism, his book which explores forty-five of the most influential philosophers throughout history and how Jewish ideas might engage with each of the philosophers and their philosophical projects. Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

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

Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (World Perfect and Destiny) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbis Discuss High Holidays

Rabbis discuss how they feel about the High Holidays and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe. With rabbis Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Mitchell Wohlberg. (Orthodox). Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 1.

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word “mensch” which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 2.

Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Intent of Prayer###

Explore the Jewish prayer service (Sh'moneh Esrei) with the rabbinic concept of "intent" in prayer, and learn the Soloveitchik approach to the study of Talmud in the JBS series, Dimensions of the Daf, taught by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Facilitating Repentance

The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101.##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Episode 6 - Oral Torah

Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, just as the American Constitution is defined by Supreme Court rulings. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am

Episode 7 - Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Monday - 9:36am Thursday - 9:36am

Episode 8 - Shabbat

Begin the study of the values and world view of the Jewish Tradition by exploring a fascinating wrinkle in the Ten Commandments. Monday - 10:07am Thursday - 10:07am

Episode 9 - Creation part 1.

Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Monday - 10:37am Thursday - 10:37am

Episode 10 - Creation part 2.

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1) Monday - 11:10am

Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. 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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

Tuesday & Thursday, September 17 & 19 Spanish 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 17 Judaism 101 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 17 Shofar Workshop 6:00 PM Wednesday & Monday, September 18 & 23 Intermediate & beginner Hebrew 8:00 PM (Zoom only) Thursday, September 19 Sewing Creations 6:00 PM Thursday, September 19 Decoding the Ballot 7:00 PM Friday, September 20 Shabbat Pasión 7:00 PM Sunday, September 22 Sundays at the Center 9:00 AM

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Join the Gordon School at the Center for Jewish Life for our Open House on October 22, 2024 at 8:30am.

During this time you can meet our Head of School, Directors, tour our campus and learn about the admissions process to apply for the 2025-2026 school year. Please use this link to register for security purposes.

For any additional questions, please contact the Admissions Director at admissions@gordonschoolmiami.org.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET (Subject to Change)

Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Ensemble

Join musician Joey Weisenberg, a teacher and composer of Jewish melodies, and the Founder and Director of Hadar's Rising Song Institute, as he leads the Hadar Ensemble in a soul-stirring concert of nigunim, masterful improvisations, and ethereal harmonies, for a powerful blend of performance and ritual at B’nai Jeshurun in New York City. Sunday - 8:30pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 10:00pm

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Arnie Eisen

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Arnie Eisen, one of the world’s foremost authorities on American Judaism and Chancellor Emeritus of The Jewish Theological Seminary and professor of Jewish Thought. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Matzah Book Soup##

Following "In the Spotlight," Matzah Book Soup co-founders Lilli and Amanda share their recommendation for the historical fiction novel Don’t Forget to Write, a coming-of-age romance by author Sara Goodman Confino.

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Daniel Kohn on Transformation Through Spirituality

How do we make prayer real? What are the keys to personal growth and transformation around spirituality? Justin is joined by world-renowned prayer and meditation guide, Rabbi Daniel Kohn, from Bat Ayin in the Judean Mountains of Israel, to explore the transformative and uplifting potential of prayer and expanding our consciousness.
Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

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 Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins David Harris for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East today. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Sermons from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Don't Be Indifferent

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urges his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue not to remain indifferent in the face of world events, reminding us that compassion must lead to action and that we can make a difference by improving one life at a time. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Israel, Lebanon, Hezbollah

In a program of Moment Magazine, Robert Siegel is joined by former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar and Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller to discuss Israel’s northern border and the continued threat from Hezbollah and Iran. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 1:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays-Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays 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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

Natan Sharansky

Soviet Refusenik and human rights activist Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), speaks about fighting antisemitism on the left and on the right simultaneously. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 1:00pm

College Campus###

Columbia University Professor Assaf Zeevi and Katie, a senior at Columbia, discuss campus protests, antisemitism, the university’s response, and a call for action, with ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

Israel at War: Jonathan Greenblatt's Trip to Israel

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joins Teisha Bader to discuss his recent visit to Israel, where he mourned with the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l and other families of hostages slain by Hamas, met with relatives of those still in captivity, and weighs in on combatting antisemitism in the U.S. which has spiked since October the 7th. Sunday - 6:00am & 5:30pm Tuesday - 11:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

FIDF Briefing Challenges and Regional Threats

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Deputy Commander of the Israeli Staff Command and former Head of the Counter Terrorism Bureau at the Prime Minister’s Office Brig. Gen. (Res) Nitzan Nuriel, to discuss current challenges facing the IDF, including the munitions deficit, being attacked on nine different fronts, the mental well-being of soldiers as we approach the one-year mark of the war, the looming threat of Iran wresting control of Jordan, and the recent hostage assassination. Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 2:00pm

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

Stephen Schwartz

Musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz discusses some of his classic Broadway shows, including Pippin, Wicked and The Prince of Egypt, and describes how Jewish values have shaped his life and work.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ellen Hershkin

In a conversation from 2018, then president of Hadassah, Ellen Hershkin talks about her Jewish background, her love of Israel, her regard for Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Richard Stone z"l - Part 1

Jewish leader Richard Stone z"l describes growing up in New Orleans and how he became more observant while at Harvard and in Jerusalem; and shares his concerns over the failure of non-Orthodox Judaism. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Richard Stone z"l - Part 2

Richard Stone z"l reflects on why many American Jews are critical of Israel and why they fail to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher##

On Condition

Rabbi Becher explores the Talmud's emphasis on details and stipulations in matters of Jewish law, and why every word of the Torah has a purpose. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Shake It Up Zayde

The Jewish custom of swaying during prayer is discussed by Rabbi Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l##

Episode 1 - Introduction

In this introductory "Jewish 101" lesson, host Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l explains for whom the original series is intended and why it is so difficult to teach Judaism to children. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am

Episode 2 - What is a Jew?###

While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Monday - 9:40am Thursday - 9:40am

Episode 3 - Our Obsession

The Jewish Family has had an historical obsession that has shaped the unique character of the Jewish People. Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l explains what this obsession is. Monday - 10:15am Thursday - 10:15am Saturday - 1:00am

Episode 4 - Defining a Jew

Learn the Jewish tradition's definition of "What it means to be a Jew" through a midrash [rabbinic commentary] to a well-known verse from the Book of Ruth. Monday - 10:45am Thursday - 10:45am Saturday - 1:30am

Episode 5 - The Torah

Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Monday - 11:15am Thursday - 11:15am 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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org