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L'Dor V'Dor: Passing the Mantle

Thursday, June 3 | 6 PM

A gathering of LGBTQ+ Jewish, allies and friends in the spirit of Temple Israel of Greater Miami's historical Pride Seder. Join us for an evening of interactive conversation over dinner as we honor Miami's queer history and enjoy special musical performances.

Temple Beth Sholom, 4144 Chase Ave., Miami Beach

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Lag B’Omer, American Jewish Heritage Month, Jewish Book Council, and More on JBS

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable. All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin | Lorne — Susan Morrison

Susan Morrison, articles editor at The New Yorker, sits down with host Abigail Pogrebin to discuss Lorne, her behind-the-scenes portrait of Lorne Michaels and the enduring legacy of Saturday Night Live. Monday • 8:00pm & 11:00pm | Tue • 2:00am • 7:00am • 11:00am | Wed • 5:00am | Thu • 2:00pm | Fri • 4:00pm | Sat • 7:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines | Why We Have Torah — Rabba Yaffa Epstein

Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar & Educator in Residence at The Jewish Education Project, explores the Torah’s journey from heaven to humanity. Drawing on Moses’ battle with angels and his visit to Rabbi Akiva, she asks why we received this gift and how we must use it today. Part 1 of a three-part Shavuot series. Tuesday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Wed • 2:00am • 10:00am | Thu • 5:00am • 7:00am | Fri • 9:00am • 8:30pm | Sat • 8:30am • 4:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris | Dan Mariaschin

Dan Mariaschin, longtime CEO of B’nai B’rith International, joins David Harris to discuss his commitment to Israel, the well-being of global Jewry, and the urgent challenges facing American Jews today. Wednesday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Thu • 5:00am • 1:00pm • 6:30pm | Fri • 5:00am • 8:30am • 12:30pm | Sat • 7:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt | Xaviaer DuRousseau

Xaviaer DuRousseau, the Gen Z media personality known for his shift from progressive activism to conservatism and his work across social and broadcast media, joins Jonah Platt in conversation. Thursday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Fri • 2:00am • 10:00am • 2:00pm • 9:30pm | Sat • 5:00am • 10:00pm

75th National Jewish Book Awards

Jewish Book Council celebrates its honorees with remarks from winners, special guests, and host Jonah Platt, in a gala supporting its mission to enrich and strengthen the community through literature. Sunday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Mon • 1:00pm | Wed • 1:30pm | Sat • 3:30am • 8:00pm • 11:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby Owens | Dani Shapiro & Sam Sussman

Dani Shapiro and Sam Sussman join Zibby Owens to discuss Sussman’s debut novel The Boy From North Country, along with themes of family secrets, loss, and their approaches to literary fiction. Shapiro is a NYT bestselling author; Sussman makes his debut as a novelist. Thursday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Fri • 1:00am • 4:00am • 11:00am • 4:30pm | Sat • 9:30pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque | Outsider. Freud — Yair Qedar

Yair Qedar discusses his film, an exploration of Sigmund Freud’s life, work, and experiences as a Jew in Vienna, presented during the week of his 170th birthday. Monday • 8:30pm & 11:30pm | Wed • 5:30am • 1:00pm • 7:30pm | Thu • 2:30pm | Fri • 4:30am • 11:30am

News & Analysis

JLMinute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel. Monday • 7:00pm

Thinking Out Loud

Journalist and commentator Micah Halpern analyzes stories, op-ed pieces and cartoons in the news. Wednesday • 6:30pm

ILTV News and JBS Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader. Monday – Thursday • 6:00pm | Friday • 5:00pm | ILTV News Sunday • 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity, and support. Mondays • 6:30pm

ILTV Insider

ILTV reports and interviews. Tuesdays • 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z“l

Dr. Aaron Ben Ze’ev | Love Online

Monday • 9:00pm

The Second Sun | Gelfer & Mailer

Tuesday • 9:00pm

ISRAEL-Is | Biram & Kalo

Wednesday • 9:00pm

A Women of Valor | Crispe & Segelman

Thursday • 9:00pm

Jewish Studies

Weekly Parsha | Behar – Bechukotai

Monday • 9:30am • 4:30pm | Thursday • 9:30am | Friday • 5:30pm | Saturday • 12:30pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher — Marriage - Lag B’Omer

Sunday • 9:00am | Monday • 4:00am

Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z“l

Jewish 101 | Community Monday & Thursday • 9:00am & 4:00pm

Every Week on JBS — Your Seat is Always Saved

Join us for Shabbat Services Every Friday & Saturday

Reform Service — Central Synagogue (with Closed Captions)

Friday Evening: 6:00pm (Live) • Encores 11:30pm & 2:00am; Saturday Morning: 9:30am (Live) • Encore 1:00pm

Orthodox Service — Hampton Synagogue (Hebrew, transliteration & English subtitles)

Friday Evening: 7:30pm • Encore 10:30pm; Saturday Morning: 11:00am • Encore 2:30pm

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

Wednesday, May 6 | 8-9:15 PM on Zoom

For Parents & Educators

Join BeWell Miami and Ohel for Breaking the Silence: Helping Your Child Navigate Anxiety and Mental Health, a panel discussion on strengthening connection and building brave conversations in our homes, schools, and communities with Rachel Tuchman, LMHC and Ariella Azaraf-Schur, LCSW. Moderated by Dr. Carly Mandar, Ohel School Based Services & Resilience Programs Director.

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The Jewish Future, War with Iran, and more this week!

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable. All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin | This Is Not About Us

Allegra Goodman discusses her stories exploring family, love, resentment and the complexities of intergenerational relationships — a humorous and poignant look at American Jewish life. Monday • 8:00pm & 11:00pm | Tue • 2:00am • 7:00am • 11:00am | Wed • 5:00am | Thu • 2:00pm | Fri • 11:30am • 4:00pm | Sat • 7:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines | Jewish Identity, Israel and Truth

Dr. Tal Becker, Vice President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, former Legal Adviser to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and architect of the Abraham Accords, reflects on Jewish identity and the Jewish future. Tuesday • 8:00pm & 11:00pm | Wed • 2:00am • 10:00am | Thu • 5:00am • 7:00am | Fri • 9:00am • 8:30pm | Sat • 8:30am • 4:00pm

TEXTing IRL | Parshat Emor and the Ethics of Jewish Memory

Yehuda Kurtzer, Shalom Hartman Institute president, joins Elana Stein Hain to explore how this week’s Torah portion illuminates the ethics of Jewish memory. Tuesday • 7:30pm & 10:00pm | Wed • 1:00am • 4:00am • 11:00am | Thu • 2:30pm • 5:30pm | Fri • 4:30am • 8:30am • 11:00am | Sat • 5:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

Benjamin Anthony, IDF combat veteran, campus advocate and CEO of The Miryam Institute, returns to JBS to discuss the challenges facing Israel and American Jewry today. Wednesday • 7:00pm & 11:00pm | Thu • 4:00am • 11:30am • 6:30pm | Fri • 5:00am • 7:30am • 12:30pm | Sat • 7:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Harley Finkelstein, the Jewish-Canadian president of Shopify, grandson of Holocaust survivors, and an outspoken advocate for Jewish pride and identity, joins Jonah Platt in conversation. Thursday • 8:00pm & 11:00pm | Fri • 2:00am • 10:00am • 2:00pm • 9:30pm | Sat • 5:00am • 10:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby Owens | Next to Heaven

James Frey, #1 New York Times bestselling author, discusses his darkly comic novel Next to Heaven, his rule-breaking style, and the provocative themes of wealth, secrecy, and excess that define his work. Thursday • 7:30pm & 10:00pm | Fri • 1:00am • 4:00am • 7:00am • 1:00pm | Sat • 9:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch Sermons | Roald Dahl on Broadway

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on a Broadway play about Roald Dahl - and how his antisemitic language from the 1980s echoes in today's discourse. A sermon at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, NYC. Wednesday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Thu • 1:00am • 4:30am | Thu • 11:00am | Fri • 1:30pm • 4:30pm | Sat • 1:30am • 5:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

JLMinute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis. Monday • 7:00pm

Thinking Out Loud

Journalist and commentator Micah Halpern analyzes stories, op-ed pieces and cartoons in the news. Wednesday • 6:30pm

ILTV News and JBS Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader. Monday – Thursday • 6:00pm | Friday • 5:00pm | ILTV News Sunday • 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support. Mondays • 6:30pm

ILTV Insider

ILTV reports and interviews. Tuesdays • 6:30pm

On L’Chayim — Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z“l

Ellen Hershkin | Hadassah

Monday • 9:00pm

Rabbi Steve Gutow

Tuesday • 9:00pm

Richard Haass | Foreign Policy Expert

Wednesday • 9:00pm

Rita Rubin Long | Kent State Remembered

Thursday • 9:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Weekly Parsha | Emor

Followed from Jewish 101. Mon & Thu | Fri • 5:30pm | Sat • 12:30pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Hillel vs. Shammai Sunday • 9:00am | Monday • 4:00am

Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z“l

Jewish 101 | Interpretation Monday & Thursday • 9:00am & 4:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 6:00pm (Live), 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

Closed Captioned - 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - 11:00am & 2:30pm

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

Music in Miami Aventura Concert Series

ALEJANDRA CZARNY

May 16 | 6pm

*When Yiddish Turns to Tango is an evocative concert experience led by acclaimed vocalist Alejandra Czarny, where the soulful echoes of Eastern European Jewish heritage meet the sensual rhythms of Argentina’s most iconic music.

Kalos Music & Art School, 20634 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura

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NAMES, NOT NUMBERS®

A FILM PROJECT BY HEBREW ACADEMY 8TH GRADERS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 @ 6:30 PM HEBREW ACADEMY MIAMI 2400 PINE TREE DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

HEAR SURVIVOR TESTIMONY FROM: ERIC LIPETZ, LASZLO SELLY, AND RIVKA WIZNITZER

THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.

NAMES, NOT NUMBERS® IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY A PROMINENT NATIONAL FOUNDATION.

WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE CONFERENCE ON JEWISH MATERIAL CLAIMS AGAINST GERMANY SUPPORTED BY THE GERMAN FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE FOUNDATION REMEMBRANCE, RESPONSIBILITY AND FUTURE.

Names, Not Numbers is an interactive multi media Holocaust oral history film documentary project created by educator, Tova Rosenberg.

WWW.NAMESNOTNUMBERS.ORG

Sunday, April 26

The Z3 Conference is a one-day event for the Jewish community, fostering dialogue between American Jewry and Israel. For nearly a decade, it has facilitated discussions on complex topics, featuring keynote speakers, workshops and engaging activities. Now, the Michael-Ann Russell JCC is bringing the Z3 Conference to South Florida, aiming to connect our multicultural community with Israel.

For a decade now, the Z3 Conference has been the home of a new era of dialogue bringing together top thinkers, educators, activists, artists, community leaders and more from across the Jewish world. Through bold conversations and dynamic panels, we explore the biggest questions facing Israel, the Diaspora and the Jewish future.What is included: * Kosher Lunch • Coffee Bars & Refreshments throughout the day • Adult Track and Teen Track available

Michael-Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach

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Community for Israel

Yom Hazikaron Commemoration & Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration

Join the Hebrew Academy community for an evening of reflection, unity, and celebration as we come together in support of Israel.

Date: Tuesday, April 21 Location: Hebrew Academy – Schwartz-Jacobs Campus 2400 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

Evening Schedule: 6:45 PM – Yom Hazikaron Special Ceremony: A meaningful and moving program honoring Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

7:45 PM – Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration: Celebrate Israel’s independence with music, fun, and delicious food for all ages.

Featuring a special performance by Israeli superstar Gad Elbaz.

Additional Details: Free to attend Modest dress requested

Please note: The Yom Hazikaron ceremony includes sensitive content and is recommended for children ages 9 and up.