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Saturday, June 28 | 9:40 AM Arrival (first class begins 9:45 AM sharp)

Join us for an uplifting outdoor mat Pilates class and mindful morning in support of Tribe of Nova — an organization dedicated to helping survivors of the Nova Music Festival heal through community and resilience. This event marks the first step in our mission to raise $10,000 to bring a Nova survivor to Miami to share their story at a future large-scale wellness gathering. Whether you're passionate about wellness, healing, or showing up for a meaningful mission, this event is for you. Let’s move, support, and build something powerful — together.

Attire: Activewear — we’ll provide everything else!

A portion of all ticket sales and 100% of raffle proceeds will go directly to Tribe of Nova.

Class 1: 9:45-10:35 AM Class 2: 10:50-11:40 AM Class 3: 11:55-12:45 PM Capacity: 30 guests per class

4730 NE 2nd Ave, Miami

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND FOR TICKETS

Parking

Valet parking (available via the restaurant next door). Metered street parking on NE 2nd Avenue. Additional valet nearby. Parking garages a few blocks away in the Design District.

What’s the vibe? Grounded, intimate, and elevated. No loud music or party scene — just space for presence, healing, and connection.

Should I bring anything? Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, or a hat — anything you need to feel comfortable outdoors. Mats will be provided. We kindly ask that all guests use the mats we supply.

Bad Shabbos; Bruce Pearl; Embracing Exile; Robert Siegel on Universities; Shai Davidai

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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Sunday June 8

AJC Global Forum 2025

At the AJC Global Forum 2025, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and student groups are honored, university leaders discuss protecting Jewish life in education and urban warfare expert John Spencer on countering misinformation about Israel. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm

Monday June 9

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David Kraemer - Embracing Exile

Abby is joined by author David Kraemer to discuss Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora, a sweeping exploration of Jewish texts and history that challenges the centrality of Zionism and reframes diaspora as a source of resilience, identity and enduring strength. 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

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Daniel Robbins - "Bad Shabbos"

Teisha sits with Daniel Robbins, director of "Bad Shabbos," the darkly hilarious comedy that explores family, faith and the unpredictable nature of life itself through the story of a Shabbat dinner gone wildly off the rails. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:30pm Friday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Tuesday June 10

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Shai Davidai

Columbia Business School professor and leading voice against campus antisemitism, Shai Davidai, joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss activism, scholarship and the climate facing Jewish students in North America. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The Hidden Wisdom of Torah, Episode 5

Awakening the Soul Rabbi Moshe Weinberger on Chassidut, God & Living with Fire Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, founding rabbi of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, LI, shares his passionate vision of a Judaism that speaks to the soul, exploring powerful insights from Chassidut, on connecting with God, living with purpose, navigating the challenges facing the Jewish people and insights for Shavuot. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday June 11

Defending Israel with David Harris: Bruce Pearl

* One of this year’s NCAA March Madness Final Four coaches and renowned Auburn University basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, joins David to discuss being a proud Jew, an outspoken defender of Israel, and his recent trip to the Jewish state. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 5:00am Saturday - 8:00pm*

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Stay Strong

In the aftermath of recent antisemitic violence in the US, Rabbi Hirsch looks to the story of Samson and the Talmudic teaching that examines three elements of true strength. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 9:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am & 9:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Universities and the Federal Government

Robert Siegel discusses the complicated relationship between universities and the federal government, and the future implications of this current clash, with esteemed academic leaders Professor Arjun Appadurai (NYU), Michael S. Roth (President, Wesleyan University), and Professor Stephen J. Trachtenberg (President, George Washington University). A program of AFRMC. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm

Thursday June 12

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Bruce Pearl

Jonah is joined by Bruce Pearl, Auburn University’s celebrated basketball coach and a 2025 NCAA Final Four coach. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah offers his perspective on the term “occupation,” exploring its historical roots and contemporary usage. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

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 ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

Danny Ayalon

Former Israeli U.S. Ambassador Danny Ayalon recalls what It was like to be a young boy in the harrowing days preceding the Six-Day War of 1967 and the euphoria that followed; and discusses the war’s impact on Israel today. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Donniel Hartman

Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, reflects on his time as a tank commander in the IDF and offers his perspective on the Middle East conflict today and policies of the State of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Frederick M. Lawrence

Scholar, attorney, and former President of Brandeis University, Frederick M. Lawrence, discusses his response to the BDS Movement on campus and how he dealt with it at Brandeis. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

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. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Guns and Moses

While the Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right to bear arms, what is the Jewish view on weapons, war, and self-defense? Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am; Tue - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Jewish Journey

How each Jew is on a Jewish spiritual journey that includes choosing to incorporate Jewish observance into one's life, and how the practice of Judaism is not about "all or nothing" is discussed by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l on this "Jewish 101." 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 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Sunday, June 8 | 9 AM

Join Run for Their Lives, Loving Moms United, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and more than 75 other organizations for a solidarity walk in Aventura to call for the release of the hostages in Gaza. In response to last weekend’s horrific terror attack in Boulder, CO, Jewish Miami will gather to walk around the Aventura Circle and mark 610 days of captivity. Now, more than ever, we must come together, raise our voices against violent antisemitism and show that hate will not divide us; it will only make us louder, prouder and stronger. There will be a strong presence of law enforcement at this event.

Walk with us. Stand with us. Be #JewishMiamiProud and show what unity looks like.

Meet at Aventura Circle sidewalk, next to Macy's parking lot.

Celebrating Shavuot; Josh Gottheimer; Bruce Pearl; Six-Day War

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
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We are privileged once again this year to bring you live Shavuot services from Central Synagogue in New York City, as well as services from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach.

Sunday June 1

6:00pm (Live) Shavuot Services Central Synagogue Encores 9:30pm & Monday 3:00am

7:30pm Shavuot Services Hampton Synagogue Encores 11:00pm & Monday 2:00am

Monday June 2

9:30am (Live) Shavuot Services Central Synagogue Encore 1:30pm

11:00am Shavuot Services Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

7:30pm Shavuot Services Hampton Synagogue Encores 11:00pm & Tuesday -2:00am

Tuesday June 3

11:00am Shavuot Services: Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot: Awakening the Soul with Rabbi Moshe Weinberger

Rabbi Moshe Weinberger shares his vision of a Judaism that speaks to the soul, explores insights from Chassidut, on connecting with God, living with purpose, navigating challenges facing the Jewish people, and insights for Shavuot. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 1:00am & 12:30pm

Congressman Josh Gottheimer

In this powerful and timely conversation, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) joins Justin to discuss his role as the representative for Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli hostage who recently returned home. Gottheimer shares what it means to be a Jewish member of Congress at a time of rising antisemitism, how he’s working across the aisle in today’s polarized climate, and how Jewish values shape Gottheimer’s service. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wed - 2:00am & 7:00am; Thu - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Dangerous Times for Jews

As we mourn the recent murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC, Rabbi Hirsch speaks from the bimah about what this latest antisemitic attack means for the Jewish community. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 5:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Bruce Pearl

Jonah is joined by Bruce Pearl, Auburn University’s celebrated basketball coach and a 2025 NCAA Final Four coach. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

Shavuot Schedule ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Tuesday (ILTV) at 10:30pm, Wednesday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments and the Jewish notion of miracles are at the heart of this discussion with writer and motivational speaker Sara Esther Crispe and Jeffrey Segelman, Rabbi Emeritus of the Westchester Jewish Center. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Timna Park in Israel

David Chudnow describes how his father, Avrum (z”l), conceived and created a national park in the Sinai Desert, and Prof. Erez Ben-Yosef (Tel Aviv University) discusses the remarkable Iron Age finds at the park’s ancient copper mines. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yossi Klein Halevi - Six Day War

Acclaimed American-Israeli author and journalist Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the history, impact and implications of Israel’s dramatic military victory that changed the map and Jewish self-identity. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Avi Perry - Six Day War

Former Israeli Intelligence expert Avi Perry recounts his experiences in the Six-Day War of June 1967, and comments on the Iranian nuclear threat as well as 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

Not Taken Literally

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic prohibition against reading certain Torah passages literally. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am

Say Cheese

Rabbi Becher explores how the Talmud’s discussions of milk and cheese reflect core Jewish values, and explains why dairy foods are traditionally enjoyed on Shavuot. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

Preparing for Sinai

A dramatic telling of what it was like for the Children of Israel to stand at "Sinai" to hear the voice of God, and how the rabbis explain that each person "heard" God in his own way that day. Monday - 8:00am Tuesday - 6:30am & 12:30pm

At Sinai

A fascinating look at how various rabbinic midrash answer the question: What Really Happened At Sinai? is provided by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l Monday - 8:45am Tuesday - 7:15am & 1:15pm Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am

Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Tuesday - 6:00am

Torah As Response

A look at the various Jewish metaphors which explain what it means to say that "God gave the Torah," and Abraham Joshua Heschel's notion that the Torah is the Jewish People's "Response" to God. Tuesday - 8:00am & 2:00pm

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

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

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

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

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

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

Delicious Holiday Catered Dinners spiced with stories, song, holiday insights and camaraderie. (Dinner is Fleishig. Dairy meal will be for lunch). Must RSVP in advance!

Date: Sunday & Monday, June 1 & 2, 8:30pm

Venue: Chabad Chayil 2601 NE 211 Ter, Miami, FL 33180

Cost: $100 per adult, $54 for children 10 and under (Members $60 adult, $36 children)

RSVP at (305) 770-1919 or at ChabadChayil.org/Shavuot

Direct Link: https://www.chabadchayil.org/templates/section_cdo/aid/5128169/jewish/Shavuot.htm

Yom Yerushalayim; Ruth Wisse; Ofir Akunis; Humanistic Judaism; The Babka King

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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Sunday May 25

Israel on Our Minds: Ambassador Ido Aharoni (Pt 2)

The second installment of an inside look at Israeli current affairs with diplomat, university professor, and writer Ambassador Ido Aharoni, in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 7:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 7:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Monday May 26

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Adam Chalom

Abby Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Adam Chalom, a leading voice in the movement of Humanistic Judaism and author of Contemporary Humanistic Judaism which is the first collection of the movement’s most important texts and ideologies. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Ofir Akunis

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sits down with Teisha Bader in his first diplomatic role abroad. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 4:30am & 7:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 4:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am, 11:00am & 12:30pm Saturday - 4:30am

Tuesday May 27

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Ruth Wisse

Renowned scholar of Yiddish literature and Jewish political thought, Ruth Wisse joins Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris for a conversation on the history of antisemitism, Jewish identity, and contemporary ideological challenges in academia. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot - Episode 4: The Hidden Powers of Women in Judaism with Rochie Pinson

Rebbetzin Rochie Pinson, challah master and author of the international bestseller Rising: The Book of Challah, joins Justin to discuss the hidden power of the mitzvot traditionally unique to women, including baking challah, lighting Shabbat candles and the mikvah, and how they each can serve as catalysts for an elevated and meaningful life. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 7:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday May 28

Yom Yerushalayim: “Believers”

A live interfaith gathering for peace in the main plaza of the Tower of David at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, led by faith leaders, paytanim, and musicians in honor of the Holy City. Wednesday 11:30am(LIVE) & 3:30pm(Encore) Thursday - 12:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am; 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm, Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday May 29

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Chris Caresnone

Jonah is joined by Chris Caresnone, a social media influencer and motivational speaker known as the Babka King, whose engaging and humorous focus on Jewish baked goods has helped bridge cultural gaps and foster inclusivity online. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah discusses Israel’s operation in Gaza, Gideon’s Chariots, and explains how Israel names its military campaigns. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday (ILTV) - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday & Sunday (ILTV) at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

Rabbi Michael Melchior

The Chief Rabbi of Norway, former Israeli Minister and MK and the Rabbi of a community in Talpiot, Jerusalem, Rabbi Michael Melchior discusses his work and his vision for a religious peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi David Hartman (z"l)

Rabbi David Hartman z"l of Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem speaks on the giving and receiving of the Torah at Sinai and how Jewish tradition rejects fundamentalism. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Rabbi Norman Cohen

Using some of the Torah's most well-known stories, Dr. Norman Cohen, professor emeritus of Midrash at HUC-JIR, illustrates the way in which Jews have read and understood the Bible through interpretative stories of the rabbis. Tuesday - 9:30pm Wednesday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:00pm

Shai Held, part 1

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

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 with Mark S. Golub z"l. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Brutal Honesty

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

Saul and David

Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book or Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

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

We Will Do and We Will Understand

Learn two of the most important words in the Jewish Tradition, "Na'aseh V'Nishmah," ("We Will Do and We Will Understand"), and how they reflect the rabbinic view of the way one embraces Jewish observance. 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 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch: Pnimiyut HaTorah; Israel Day on Fifth; Coach Bruce Pearl; Hostage Affairs

Where: 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

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Programs

The Israel Day on Fifth Parade

Join the celebration and show of solidarity as one of the world’s largest gatherings in support of Israel marches up Fifth Avenue in New York City, in the JCRC-NY’s annual Israel Day Parade. Sunday (LIVE) - 11:30am Encores: Sun - 7:00pm & Mon - 1:30am

In the Spotlight: Yardena Schwartz

Abby Pogrebin is joined by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Yardena Schwartz to discuss Ghosts of a Holy War, her book about the complex background of the Israel-Palestine conflict and the ongoing struggle for peace in the region. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

The Hidden Holiness of Jerusalem and Zion with Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum, founding rabbi of the Zion community in Jerusalem and co-founder and head of the Israeli Rabbinic Seminary at the Hartman Institute, joins Justin to continue exploring Pnimiyut HaTorah and the inner dimension of Jewish spirituality that speaks to the soul and calls us to transformation – with a focus on Zion and Jerusalem, as we also prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, next week. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Bruce Pearl

One of this year’s NCAA March Madness Final Four coaches and renowned Auburn University basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, joins David to discuss being a proud Jew, an outspoken defender of Israel, and his recent trip to the Jewish state. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am; 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday -1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Hostage Affairs: Benjamin Anthony with Ilay David

Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David, joins Benjamin Anthony to share his brother’s harrowing experience and to call for renewed public urgency in demanding the hostages' release. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Lee Kern Jonah is joined by Oscar-nominated writer (“Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm”) and champion of human rights Lee Kern. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern unpacks President Trump’s new Middle East policy. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

L’Chayim

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky - Why J Street

Rabbi Visotzky, scholar of Midrash and Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus at JTS, explains why he is a member of the Rabbinic Cabinet of J Street. Monday - 3:00pm

Yossi Ron - Child of K'far Etzion

The story of Yossi Ron, orphaned when his parents were killed in the Arab massacre of Kfar Etzion Massacre, May 13, 1948. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Kenneth Brander

Rabbi Brander, who left YU 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. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Richard Haass

One of America’s foremost foreign policy experts Richard Haass, former President of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of A World In Disarray, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the forces of chaos threatening the world. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yaakov Daniel - Fauda Star

Yaakov Daniel, who plays a leading role in the hit Israeli series Fauda about an Israeli unit that must deal with Palestinian terrorists on the West Bank, describes his personal story and his feelings for the series seen on Netflix. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Responsibility to Other Peopl

The Talmudic view of one's responsibility to other people is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher in a lesson called "He's My Brother, He Ain't Heavy." Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

**Does the End Justify the Means?

Rabbi Becher discusses when a sin is committed for the sake of a mitzvah, how does the Jewish tradition address the Issue? Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30 am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101

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

Ritual Observance

A discussion of the importance of Ritual Observance in Judaism from a non-Orthodox perspective and why such observance is critical to the future of the Jewish community. 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 Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Lag B'Omer; AJC Global Forum; Shavuot series

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Sunday May 11

AJC Global Forum 2025: Opening Plenary

Hear from those directly impacted by 10/7, Jewish leaders from around the world, and a panel of top journalists offering a behind-the-headlines look at current affairs in Israel in the opening plenary of the premier global Jewish advocacy conference. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Monday May 12

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round

Emmy-winning filmmaker Ilana Trachtman discusses Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round, her documentary about a small but pivotal chapter in the Civil Rights Movement that highlights the power of collaboration and humility in confronting injustice. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 7:30pm; Thursday - 2:30pm

Tuesday May 13

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines - The Hidden Wisdom of Torah - Series for Shavuot

Episode 2: Bringing the Hidden Jewish Wisdom to Campuses -Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld and Meor

Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld, Founder and President of Meor, joins Justin to discuss his unique approach to educating young adults on college campuses, the transformative power of the hidden wisdom of Torah, and how that wisdom can inspire us all. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday May 14

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada

Back by popular demand, peace activist, human rights advocate, and Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada returns to discuss Egypt’s attempts to revoke her citizenship over her support for Israel since October 7 and her criticism of Egyptian policy. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday May 15

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Tessa Veksler & Eden Yadegar

Jonah is joined by Tessa Veksler and Eden Yadegar, proud Zionists and emerging Jewish leaders making their impact on college campuses and beyond Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

* Micah offers a crucial reminder that Hamas is not synonymous with the Palestinian people on this week's Thinking Out Loud. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm*

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays (ILTV) at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

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

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

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

David Goodman

David Goodman, whose brother Andrew was murdered by the Ku Klux Klan alongside Michael Schwerner and James Chaney in Mississippi in 1964, reflects on the loss and the powerful legacy of social justice it inspired. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

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 Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

David Dalin

Rabbi and historian David Dalin discusses the contributions of the first three Jewish Supreme Court Justices -- Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo and Felix Frankfurter - who are profiled in his book Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aaron Ben Ze'ev

For Lag B'Omer, Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of Love Online, sits to discuss the psychology of love. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Just Motherhood

While the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, for women this is voluntary act. Sunday - 9:00am

Marriage - Lag B'omer

"Eight Blessings One Wedding" on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00 am & 5:00pm

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

Complete Jew

An introduction to the study of Jewish ritual observance and the relationship between ritual observance and Jewish ethics, and why being a "lovely person" does not constitute a "complete Jew." Monday - 9:00am

Sex in Judaism

Human sexuality in the Jewish tradition is reviewed in an ongoing study of the story of the Garden of Eden, including the rabbinic view of female sexuality, birth control, and the day most appropriate for sexual relations. Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

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

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE

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

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE

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

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

Monday, May 19 | 7:30 PM

The Fight for Truth, Jewish Civil Rights and Tackling Antisemitism on Campus and Beyond

Professor Shai Davidai, leading the fight, calling out Jew hatred and anti-Israel rhetoric on campus, will be in conversation with Deedee Bitran, Senior Counsel & Director of Pro Bono, StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department. Davidai, a Columbia University professor, was temporarily banned from his position after “harassing and intimidating” other University employees at the time of an October 7 commemoration event. This event is free and open to the community but there is a suggested donation of $18 to help support Arts, Culture and Ideas events at the Miami Beach JCC.

This event is made possible through an Israel Engagement Grant, awarded as part of a partnership between the JCC Association of North America and Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs. Thank you to our co-sponsors WIZO, CAJE, #LovingMoms, AJC, the JCRC and StandWithUs.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach

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