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JBS Highlights 12/26-1/1: Cantorial Concert, Bible Contest, In Memoriam, Rabbi Hirsch, Hampton Authors, JNS-Morton & Jacobson
Posted by Edith Samers on 12/23/2021 @ 07:51 PM
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 and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Cantorial Concert - The Hampton Synagogue
In a special musical event, four of America’s leading female cantors - Magda Fishman, Laurie Akers, Rachel Goldman and Rachel Brook - headline a historic Cantorial Concert from The Hampton Synagogue, hosted by Cantor Netanel Hershtik, with honored guest Barry Tucker. Monday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 10:00am & 4:30am Wednesday - 1:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 8:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Frogs
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch uses parsha Vaera - about the plague of frogs that covered Egypt - to explore the notion that a single person has the power to motivate millions, in a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City
Tuesday - 7:00pm
Wednesday - 10:30am
Friday - 1:30pm
Saturday - 4:30am
Bible Contest 2021
The 2021 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach,” an annual competition from the World Zionist Organization testing Hebrew Bible knowledge, with contestants competing in New York City for a spot in the ultimate showdown in Jerusalem. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 7:00pm
In Memoriam 2021
A moment of memory devoted to major Jewish figures who passed away in 2021 including Ed Asner, Jackie Mason, Rabbi Abraham Twerski, Ida Nudel and others who had strong Jewish identities.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm
Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Saturday - 5:30pm
Author Discussion Series: Joshua M. Greene and Ivan Wilzig
Spotlight on the book Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend, with author Joshua M. Greene and Siggi’s son, Ivan Wilzig in conversation with The Hampton Synagogue’s Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 10:00pm & 3:30am
Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Jesse Morton
Former jihadist Jesse Morton discusses his journey from far-leftism to radical Islamic ideology, his success at bringing Jihadism to American society, and what finally made him leave his radicalism behind, with former US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am
Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: William Jacobson
Law professor and author of Legal Insurrection, William Jacobson joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss how intersectionality and critical race theory are destroying academic freedom and enabling anti-Semitism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 12 Midnight
In The News: Israel & US Public Opinion
Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli journalist and author, shares insights from his recent tour in the US, misguided public perceptions about Israel and how to counter them. Emphasizes importance of education and facts in the fight for peace. With Shahar Azani Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
Sunday: 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. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm
Sunday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Miriam), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm
Monday - 3:00pm
Monday: Kenneth Brander
Rabbi Kenneth Brander, who leaves Y.U. to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm
Tuesday: Burt Visotzky
Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Wednesday: Neshama Carlebach
Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Thursday - 3:00pm
Thursday: Joshua Safran
Author Joshua Safran discusses his memoir Free Spirit: Growing up On the Road and Off the Grid, about his most unconventional childhood, his return to and love for Judaism, and his work as a women's rights activist. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study: Majority Rules
Rabbi Mordechai Becher speaks to the idea of how Jewish Law follows the majority opinion, on the JBS original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm
Talmud Study: Disciple of Aaron
The Talmudic emphasis on being a "Disciple of Aaron," loving and pursuing peace while still being realistic in how one relates to an enemy, is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday- 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm
Jewish 101: Hineni
A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God? Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm
92nd Street Y: Jews and Jesus
The Passion: The Truth about Jews & Jesus is the topic of an animated discussed between Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 4:00pm
REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
Onward Israel Summer Internship Program Applications Open
Posted by Bonnie Dawson on 12/22/2021 @ 01:01 PM
LIVE Israeli culture- immerse yourself in Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife, beaches, restaurants and museums with a cohort of your peers!
WORK in cutting-edge fields-business, finance, communications, non-profits, high-tech, the arts, and more!
EXPLORE Israel- through exclusive day trips, overnights and seminars!
This summer, spend eight weeks in a professional internship while living in Tel Aviv with Onward Israel! Applications are now open for the 2022 Miami Onward Israel Summer Internship Program for students attending a Miami-Dade County college or university.
Dates: June 1-July 26, 2022
Cost: Only $600 plus airfare
Eligibility Criteria:
• Underclassman attending college or university in Miami-Dade County
• Ages 18 – 30
• Must be Masa eligible
• Completed online application, see link below
• Preference given to Miami natives who will return to their Miami campus and community after the program
Application deadline is March or earlier if the program fills . Apply now as spots are filling up fast!
This highly subsidized program is supported by Federation, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the Beacon and Shapira Foundations and other philanthropists.
Click here for more information and to apply!
For more information, call 786.866.8498 or email bdawson@gmjf.org
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/22/2021 @ 12:04 PM
Celebrate the best of world cinema at the milestone 25th Miami Jewish Film Festival featuring award-winning Jewish and Israeli film premieres at various locations in Greater Miami.
Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships Now Available
Posted by Bonnie Dawson on 12/20/2021 @ 03:19 PM
The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to make the Jewish overnight summer camp experience more affordable for Miami-Dade County families. Federation is currently accepting applications for 2022 Need-Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17.
Camper Eligibility Criteria:
• Miami-Dade County resident
• Ages 8 – 17
• Completed online application, see link below
• 2020 income tax return (Form 1040)
• Camp acceptance letter or invoice
Camp Eligibility:
• Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, click here to find an eligible camp
• summer camp must be located in the United States
• Financial assistance is limited to one session only
Application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2022 . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Late applications will not be accepted.
Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated a significant amount of funding each year since 2002 for financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams.
Click here for more information and to apply!
Additional Funding Resources:
• Foundation for Jewish Camp Scholarship Directory
• Contact your camp administrator to inquire about financial assistance
• Contact your rabbi or synagogue
• Interest free loans are available through the Hebrew Free Loan Association, 305.692.7555
For more information, call 786.866.8431 or email icohen@gmjf.org
JBS Highlights: 12/19 - 12/26: ADL “Never Is Now,” AJC-Patriarch Bartholomew, JNF Zionism-Family, Rabbi Hirsch, Hampton Authors-Abrams, JNS-Schanzer & Makov, Jake Ehrenreich Winter Concert
Posted by Edith Samers on 12/18/2021 @ 08:12 PM
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 and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
AJC Human Dignity Award: Patriarch Bartholomew
American Jewish Committee honors the global leader of Orthodox Christianity, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with the organization’s Human Dignity Award, in recognition of Bartholomew’s singular care for humanity and the environment, exceptional commitment to interreligious coexistence, and indispensable advancement of Orthodox-Jewish relations. Monday - 7:00pm & 2:30am Tuesday - 11:00am & 2:30am Thursday - 10:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 2:00pm
Conversations on Zionism
Family members and prominent Zionist leaders Olga Meshoe Washington (Defend Embrace Invest Support Israel), Dumisani Washington (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) and Joshua Washington (IBSI) join in a panel moderated by JBS’s Shahar Azani, from JNF-USA. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 11:30am & 2:00am Wednesday - 1:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 5:30am
ADL “Never Is Now”
The opening program of ADL’S 2021 Never Is Now Summit features Vice President Kamala Harris, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, NYT journalists Sheera Frenkel and Kara Swisher in discussion about Facebook, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and actor Daniel Dae Kim discussing AAPI hate and antisemitism, and more. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 5:00am
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Institutions
In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discusses how public confidence has eroded when it comes to the critical institutions of the media, the courts, schools, churches and synagogues.
Tuesday - 7:00pm
Wednesday - 10:00am & 5:30pm
Thursday - 1:00pm
Saturday - 3:30am
Author Discussion Series: Robert Abrams
Author Robert Abrams discusses The Luckiest Guy in the World, his political memoir that shows how the office of state attorney general has evolved into a front-line protector of human rights. A program of The Hampton Synagogue with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 1:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 11:00am
Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Herzl Makov
CEO of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Herzl Makov, discusses Begin's guiding principles as Prime Minister, how the Begin Doctrine informs Israeli policy on Iran today, Makov’s experience as Chief-of-Staff to PM Yitzhak Shamir, and more with Former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism and Global Perspectives host Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:30pm & 1:30am
Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Jonathan Schanzer
Author and Middle East analyst Jonathan Schanzer joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss his new book Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War on Top Story. Thursday - 8:00pm & Fri 2:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 10:00pm
In The News: Iran Nuclear Talks
Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, MIDDLE EAST POLITICAL AND INFORMATION NETWORK & Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, shares his insights on the status of the negotiations with Iran, and what lies ahead for the region. With Shahar Azani Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
Sunday: Shai Held - Part 2 Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation. Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm
Sunday: Chloe Valdary
Chloe Valdary, a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm
Monday: Gary Kenzer
Gary Kenzer, National USA Executive Director of “Honest Reporting,” discusses ways in which the international media fails to provide accurate and complete information regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm
Tuesday: Why J Street - Burt Visotzky
Rabbi Burt Visotzky, Professor of Midrash for the Conservative Movement’s Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and Director of JTS’s Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue, explains why he is a member of the Rabbinic Cabinet of J Street.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight
Wednesday - 3:00pm
Wednesday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Miriam), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Thursday - 3:00pm
Thursday: Composer 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” and with his daughter Sarah. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study: Not Taken Literally
*In “B’Shalach” from the Book of Exodus, describing the miracle of the Red Sea, Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud prohibition against reading certain Torah passages literally on JBS’s “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm *
Talmud Study: In Self Defense
The notion of justifiable homicide Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm
Jewish 101: Burning Bush
Learn the meaning of the Burning Bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, and take a comparative look at the Jewish Tradition's approach to life with major religious philosophies. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm
92nd Street Y: Simon Schama Jews Part 2
Historian and author Simon Schama discusses part two of his BBC/PBS series, “The Story of the Jews,” which chronicles Jewish history from the Jews’ expulsion from Spain in 1492 through the end of the 19th Century and the birth of early Zionism.
Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am
Monday - 10:00pm
Tuesday - 4:00am
Wednesday - 10:30am
Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm
Reform And Orthodox Shabbat Services
Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Reform: Central Synagogue 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 9:30am & 1:00pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
United Hatzalah Annual Gala
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/17/2021 @ 08:16 AM
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort*
SHERYL SANDBERG KEYNOTE SPEAKER
BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LEAN IN AND OPTION B COO OF META
SPECIAL GUESTS AND HONOREES
ADELE & DR. JOEL SANDBERG DR. ARI CIMENT
- The event will take place outdoors. Vaccination card or a negative PCR Test required. 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180 Sunday, December 19, 2021 6 PM
- Kosher Dietary Laws Observed
JBS Weekly Highlights 12/12 - 12/18: Documentary Premiere-Hate Among Us; Focus on CRT - Rabbi Hirsch Sermon, JNS-Asia & Levin; JNS Haley; Authors - Sokatch & Batalion
Posted by Edith Samers on 12/11/2021 @ 10:55 PM
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 and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Hate Among Us - Documentary Premiere
A tapestry of unique perspectives on antisemitism illustrate how renewed intolerance is taking root in Jewish communities and having far-reaching consequences around the globe in this documentary from executive producers Dean Cain and Montel Williams. Today (Sunday) - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 10:30am Friday - 9:00pm & 3:30am Saturday - 8:30pm & Midnight
Let’s Talk About Israel - Daniel Sokatch
Author Daniel Sokatch breaks down issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and discusses why Israel matters, why it’s important to care, and other ideas from his book, Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted. A program of the Stamford JCC (CT). Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: What Is Going On In Our Schools?
In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch speaks of the importance of looking critically at what is being taught in schools today.
Tuesday - 7:00pm & 1:00am
Wednesday - 10:00pm & 2:00am
Thursday - 2:00pm
Friday - 5:00am
Author Discussion Series: Judy Batalion
Author Judy Batalion discusses her book The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos, in a program of The Hampton Synagogue with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 1:30pm & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am
Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Nikki Haley & Mark Levin
Former US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Ellie Cohanim sits with former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley who discusses some of the most monumental decisions of the Trump Administration; then Ellie speaks with talk show host Mark Levin about Critical Race Theory, and his new book American Marxism. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Top Story: Daniel Asia
Composer and educator Daniel Asia joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss “wokeness” in the arts and what it means for American society, Jewish artists and Jewish concerns. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 7:30pm
In The News: Timna's Archeological Find
A recent discovery at Israel's Timna Park sheds new light on the Bible, and may change the face of Archeology. Erez Ben-Yosef, Prof. of Archeology at Tel Aviv U & Head of the Timna Archeological Expeditions shares the exciting news. With Shahar Azani. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm
Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern
This week, Micah explains the importance of heeding the advice of Amos Yadlin, the former head of Israel's military intelligence, when he speaks about Iran's nuclear program and how to stop it. Micah also gives kudos to the band Black Eyed Peas, who stayed strong and performed in Israel despite intense pressure from BDS urging them to cancel their show. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm
On L’Chayim
Sunday: Israeli Judaism - Rabbi Uri Regev
Rabbi Regev, President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Today (Sunday) - 12 Noon & 6:00pm
Sunday: Bernard-Henri Levy
France's leading Jewish intellectual, journalist and author, Bernard-Henri Levy, discusses his own Jewish journey and how he came to write a book about Jewish identity, antisemitism and the Jewish Tradition, The Genius of Judaism. Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm
Monday: Jane Eisner
One of American Jewry's foremost journalists, Jane Eisner, former editor-in-chief of the Jewish Forward, describes her own Jewish journey and discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American Jewry. Monday - 3:00pm
Monday: Shai Held - Part 1
Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, Shai Held discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Tuesday: Shai Held - Part 2
Shai Held talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight
Wednesday - 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
Wednesday: Chloe Valdary
Chloe Valdary a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Thursday: Joseph Cedar
Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar discusses his film “Norman,” starring Richard Gere in the title role as a Jewish New York fixer who knows the right people and can get things done.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Friday - 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study: Put It To A Vote
The Talmudic concept of "governing" is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on the JBS original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm
Talmud Study: Shake It Up Zayde
Rabbi Becher explores the Jewish custom of swaying during prayer Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm
Jewish 101: Moses
Moses' early life, including 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. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm
92nd Street Y: Simon Schama - Jews (Part 1)
Historian, writer, and film documentarian, Simon Schama, talks with novelist Jonathan Safran Foer about Schama's 5-part television series on 3,000 years of Jewish history and impact on civilization, The Story of the Jews. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm & 2:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm
REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JCC Book Series Presents Lori Kaufman:Rebel Daughter
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/09/2021 @ 08:38 AM
This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.
December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.
Kaufman:Rebel Daughter
Posted by Liat Stilman on 12/09/2021 @ 08:38 AM
This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.
December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.
JBS Highlights 12/5-12/11: JNF Zionism-Elisha Wiesel, Rabbi Hirsch Sermon-Premiere, Hampton Authors-Kaiser, Robert Siegel-COVID, JNS-May & Krach, Chabad Telethon
Posted by Edith Samers on 12/04/2021 @ 08:54 PM
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 and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Conversations on Zionism: Elisha Wiesel
Elisha Wiesel, son of Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, sits with JNF-USA CEO Russell Robinson to share inspirational words on why he’s passionate about Zionism, the Jewish Tradition, carrying on his father's legacy and more, in another episode of “Conversations On Zionism: Reclaiming The Narrative” Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 1:30pm Thursday - 1:00pm Friday - 10:30am Saturday - 7:00pm & 1:00am
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Reflections on Antisemitism
In the first of a new weekly offering of sermons from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi of The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Hirsch shares a harrowing story from Auschwitz, and reflects on the dangers of antisemitism.
Tuesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am
Wednesday - 2:00pm & 2:00am
Thursday - 11:00am
Friday - 5:00am
Author Discussion Series: Menachem Kaiser
Author Menachem Kaiser discusses his book Plunder: A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure, in a program of The Hampton Synagogue with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:30pm & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 7:30pm
Robert Siegel: COVID Are We Safe
Robert Siegel looks at where we stand with the COVID pandemic with Dr. Kavita Patel (Brookings Institution), Dr. Nahid Bhadelia (Boston University), Dr. Irwin Redlener (Columbia University), and Dr. Michael Drescher (Rabin Medical Center) Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm & 4:00am
Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Keith Krach
Former U.S. Under Sec. of State Keith Krach joins Ellie Cohanim to explain what motivates him to take on the Chinese Communist Party, and discuss the Clean Network, an alliance of democracies to address threats to data privacy, security and human rights. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am Sunday 12/12 1:00am
Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Clifford May
Veteran journalist and Foundation for the Defense of Democracies founder Clifford May joins Jonathan Tobin to discuss the threat from Iran and China as well as the collapse of journalism. A program of JNS. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 2:00am
Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern
This week, Micah Halpern explains why, in his opinion, Hanukkah is most definitely not the "Jewish Christmas." And he also provides updates on the status of the high-stakes nuclear talks between the U.S., Europe, and Iran. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm
On L’Chayim
Sunday: Noa
Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa, discusses her Yemenite roots and her musical style influenced by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard Cohen of the 1960s. Sunday- 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm
Monday: Sheldon Harnick
Sheldon Harnick, the Tony Award winning lyricist of "Fiddler On The Roof," describes his Jewish background and how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock, and tells stories about the show celebrating its 50th anniversary. Monday - 3:00pm
Monday: Tuvia Tenenbom
Journalist and author Tuvia Tenenbom discusses his break from his ultra-Orthodox childhood in B'nei B'rak, and the upsetting realities he chronicles in his book Catch The Jew! - conversations which show how Palestinians and Israelis are worlds apart. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Tuesday: Rabbi Uri Regev
Rabbi Uri Regev, President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way Orthodoxy impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Wednesday: Jane Eisner
One of American Jewry's foremost journalists, Jane Eisner, former editor-in-chief of the Jewish Forward, describes her own Jewish journey and offers discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American Jewry.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Thursday - 3:00pm
Thursday: Bernard-Henri Levy
France's leading Jewish intellectual, journalist and author, Bernard Henri Levy, discusses his own Jewish journey and how he came to write a book about Jewish identity, antisemitism and the Jewish Tradition, The Genius of Judaism. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study: Laws of Kashrut
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores how the Jewish Tradition treats issues related to the Laws of Kashrut in an episode entitled: "Kopi Luwak and the Kashrut of Coffee." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm
Talmud Study: Importance of Dignity
The Jewish value of protecting a person's dignity, and how this reflects the Jewish emphasis on "free will," is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on this edition of the JBS original series, "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm
Jewish 101: 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. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm
92nd Street Y: Cynthia Ozick
Renowned essayist and novelist Cynthia Ozick shares her views on Jewish writers --including why she disdains the term — and discusses Jewish world themes and the modern portrayal of Israel. A program of New York's 92nd Street Y.
Sunday - 2:00am
Monday - 10:00pm & 2:00am
Wednesday - 10:30am
Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm
92nd Street Y: Living Biblically
Author and Esquire journalist AJ Jacobs (The Year Of Living Biblically) describes what it was like living a year according to Biblical Laws. A program of New York's 92nd Street Y.
Monday - 2:30am
Monday - 10:30pm & 2:30am
Wednesday - 11:00am
Saturday - 1:30am & 4:30pm
Reform And Orthodox Shabbat Services
Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Reform: Central Synagogue 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 9:30am & 1:00pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm
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