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

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

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

Contact info@centerbd.org or call (305)854-3911 for more information

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!

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 (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

Join us at the Center for Jewish Life at Beth David!

Tuesday, September 10 Judaism 101 6:00PM Tuesday, September 10 Spanish 6:00PM (no class Thursday this week only) Wednesday, September 11 Intermediate Hebrew 8:00PM (Zoom only) Wednesday, September 11 RAC Bagels and Postcards Thursday, September 12 High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM Friday, September 13 Shabbat 7:00PM Saturday, September 14 Shabbat 9:30 AM Sunday, September 15 Sundays at the Center 9:00 AM

Contact: info@centerbd.org for more information The Center for Jewish Life at Beth David 2625 SW THIRD Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305) 854-3911

On JBS: A sister remembers; David Harris's new book; Matzah Book Soup; Jewish education

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

Unpacked##

Are Jews Indigenous to Israel?

Explore the deep historical and cultural ties between Jewish identity and the land of Israel, as Yirmiyahu Danzig delves into ancient heritage and personal history to answer the question: Are Jews truly indigenous to Israel? Monday - 7:40pm Tuesday - 4:40am Wednesday - 9:40am Saturday - 10:10pm

Jews in America

Explore the enduring legacy of Jewish life in America, from early settlers to influential figures like Louis Brandeis, highlighting the community’s contributions, challenges, and the balance between American identity and Jewish heritage. Wednesday - 2:42pm Thursday - 2:42am Saturday - 11:48pm

Matzah Book Soup: The Matchmaker's Gift

Through "Matzah Book Soup," Lilli and Amanda share books that highlight Jewish representation in all genres of literature, encouraging pride in Jewish identity through a celebration of Jewish joy and the vibrant Jewish present and future. In this week's brief segment, learn about their recommendation for The Matchmaker’s Gift, by author Lynda Cohen Loigman. Monday - 8:24pm & 11:24pm Tuesday - 2:24am, 7:24am & 11:24am Wednesday - 5:24am Thursday - 2:24pm Friday - 4:24pm & 9:54pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Yaffa Epstein

Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar and Educator in Residence at the Jewish Education Project, and recent recipient of the presidential Covenant Award which recognizes exceptional Jewish educators, joins Justin to discuss the lessons learned of the past year as we prepare to educate our youth and also prepare them for the High Holidays. 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 explains why Hamas took responsibility for the brutal murder of six kidnapped Israelis, revealing their strategy of instructing terrorists to kill hostages if the IDF intervenes and then shift the blame to Israel. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: On the Front Lines

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 nearly 50-year career spent confronting the toughest challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and liberal democracies. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Israel at War: Remembering October 7th##

Teisha Bader is joined by Andrea Weinstein, the sister of murdered American-Israeli hostages Judih Weinstein - Haggai and Gad Haggai, who shares her story and discusses the unfathomable one year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas massacre. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

FIDF Briefing: Mordechai Kedar

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Israeli scholar of Arab culture, Lt. Col. (Res.) Dr. Mordechai Kedar, to explore the complexities of Israel's conflict with Iran, the Shia-Sunni divide, and the broader implications for Middle Eastern and global security. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am

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

SUMMER ENCORES

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin

Roberta Satow

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with author and psychologist Roberta Satow about Our Time Is Up, her part-fiction, part-memory book that offers an intimate look at psychoanalysis as seen through Roberta’s experience as both a patient and analyst. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm

Oren Kessler

Abby Pogrebin is joined by award-winning author Oren Kessler to discuss Palestine 1936, his book that looks at the origin story of the world’s most intractable conflict and reveals world-changing events through extraordinary individuals on all sides. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour##

The Green Prince of Hamas

ISGAP leaders Charles Small and David Harris discuss fighting antisemitism with Mosab Hassan Yousef, also known as The Green Prince, the former militant son of a Hamas co-founder who became a Shin Bet agent and Israel advocate. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 2:00am Tuesday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

The Story of a Jew from Libya

In a discussion of forgotten refugees of the Arab-Israeli conflict, ISGAP Vice Chair and JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris is joined by his wife Giulietta Boukhobza , who shares her family’s story of their harrowing escape from Libya.. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am

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

Marcus Sheff - Palestinian Textbooks

Marcus Sheff, CEO of the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education in Israel, discusses the way Jews and Israel are depicted in Palestinian Authority textbooks. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

9/11 Remembered

One World Trade Center survivor Ari Schonbrun; NYPD Detective Morty Dzikansky; and Liz Goren, a psychotherapist who counsels survivors, tell their personal stories and reflect upon the meaning of 9/11 as Americans and as Jews. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Kenneth Feinberg - Pay Czar###

The man who determined TARP compensation for corporate executives and distributed $7 billion to victims of September 11th talks about his experience with 9/11 families, his concerns for the Jewish future and more. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Kenneth Levin - Oslo Syndrome

Historian and psychiatrist Kenneth Levin suggests why some American Jews are anti- Israel as a means of feeling more comfortable and accepted in a non-Jewish society, similar to the pattern described in his book The Oslo Syndrome. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

No Heavenly Voices

The Jewish tradition's mistrust of heavenly voices is the focus of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud study in a program he calls, "Pious Disobedience or Don't Listen To Heavenly Voices," based on a famous passage from Eruvin 6b. 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

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 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 Website: www.jbstv.org

Center for Jewish Life at Beth David Sept 3-8th

Tuesday, September 3 Judaism 101 6:00PM

Tuesday/Thursday, September 3 & 5 Spanish 6:00PM

Wednesday, September 5 Intermediate Hebrew 8:00PM (Zoom only)

Thursday, September 5 Sewing Creations 6:00PM

Thursday, September 5 High Holy Day Choir Rehearsal 6:00PM

Friday, September 6 Shabbat 7:00PM

Saturday, September 7 Shabbat 9:30AM

Register for Events & Programs: https://operations.daxko.com/Programs/ProgramBrowser.aspx

Center for Jewish Life at Beth David 2625 SW THIRD Ave., Miami, FL 33129 (305) 854-3911 | info@centerbd.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, ZipWaveTV 29, and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Eppes Essen; Pasternak Restaurant

Hosts Mike Burstyn and Perla Karney savor chicken roulade, Russian borscht, beef stroganoff, and other traditional Russian Jewish dishes as they share family stories in Yiddish at Pasternak Restaurant, a historic gem in a once-vibrant Jewish neighborhood of Berlin, Germany. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 9:30am Thursday - 1:00am & 7:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines-Shai Held on Teshuva

As we enter the Jewish month of Elul, the beginning of a 40-day period with heightened focus on Teshuva (repentance), Shai Held, President and Dean of the Hadar Institute, joins Justin Pines to explore various approaches to Teshuva, including practical applications, reflections after October 7, and navigating chronic pain from a theological perspective. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud

An exploration of how free speech and assembly were denied to Israel supporters in Chicago, while anti-Israel groups were granted those same rights, raising questions about bias and the challenges of advocating for Israel in today's political climate. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris speaks with General (Ret.) Amos Yadlin about the evolving geopolitics and strategic landscape of Israel and the Middle East after October 7. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

FIDF Briefing: IDF Spokespersons

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by three soldiers from the IDF Spokesperson's Unit as they share their personal stories, discuss their families, and recount their experiences on October 7th and beyond. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Aaron Bours - Givati Brigade

FIDF CEO Steve Weil welcomes Aaron Bours, Master Sergeant, Givati Brigade, to tell his story from his childhood in the US, finding his calling with the IDF, his experience as a lone soldier, reaction and return to service after October 7th, and more. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

David Renzer

Former Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Publishing, David Renzer, explains how he formed "Creative Community for Peace" to build bridges with Palestinians, to support artistic freedom and to counter the cultural boycott of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Riskin & Brander

The founding dean and Chancellor Emeritus of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions, Shlomo Riskin, and the new President of Ohr Torah Stone, Kenneth Brander, share their perspectives on women in Judaism and the essence of Torah. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

David Rabb's Terror in Black September

When Palestinians hijacked a TWA plane on September 6, 1970, David Raab was a 17 year-old American Jew returning home from Israel. His book, "Terror in Black September," chronicles this harrowing story of survival. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

How To Be A Kosher Spy

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) discusses the Talmudic concept of violating Kashrut and other aspects of Jewish Law for a greater good such as serving a secret agent in the Mossad Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Mordechai Becher (Senior Lecturer, Gateways) 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 Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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 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

Edith Samers JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service 203-536-6914 esamers@jbstv.org

Free High Holiday seats for unaffiliated individuals and families are available online through Wednesday, September 25.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, along with participating Miami-Dade County synagogues, are offering a limited number of seats at no charge for services in Miami-area synagogues. Our High Holiday Welcome Program offers unaffiliated individuals and families in Miami-Dade County free seats to holiday services

If you have not yet made plans to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, we encourage you to join a synagogue and connect with your Jewish community. If that’s not possible at this time, You may also call 305.373.SEAT from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. on Fridays) through Wednesday, September 25. All denominations are welcome. This program is made possible through donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.

Advance registration is required.

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