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Monday, Monday, December 16, 7:30 PM

Join Robbie Schaefer, songwriter, rocker and rabbi, for an evening of musical storytelling. Explore Leonard Cohen’s complex relationship to Judaism through the lens of Schaefer, co-writer and co-star of GableStage’s Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. Also, in conversation with GableStage producing Artistic Director Bari Newport.

The Hub, 5950 N Kendall Drive, Pinecrest

Free admission with RSVP

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A Grandparenting Conversation

Tuesday, December 10, 7-8:15 PM

For Jewish grandparents in multifaith families, the early winter holiday season can be magical when we celebrate Hanukkah traditions, old and new, with our grandchildren.

Join Jewish Grandparents Network and 18Doors for a lively holiday conversation with Rabbi Rebecca Joseph that will affirm your importance as a Jewish role model and guide and help you connect with warm, loving feelings even in uncomfortable or deeply conflicted family situations.

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Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Sunday, December 15, 3 PM

Hanukkah fun for the whole family! Make your personalized hanukkiahs and enjoy latkes and doughnuts. Members: $18 | Guests: $25

For information, contact Jenine Simon at jsimon@alperjcc.org or 305.271.9000 X251.

Alper JCC Miami, 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami

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Understanding Israel Today and Imagining the Israel of Tomorrow

The politicization of the October 7 tragedy has deepened divisions in Israel and among Jews worldwide. Join Donniel Hartman in conversation with Bella Tendler Krieger as he reflects on a year of war in Israel and shares how we can work together to imagine a stronger, more vibrant Israel.

Wednesday, December 18 | 7:30pm

Temple Beth Am 5950 N Kendall Dr, Pinecrest

To register visit: go.hartman.org.il/understandingIsraelFL

This program is part of a yearlong partnership between the Shalom Hartman Institute, the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and is sponsored by Adam Shevin in loving memory of his parents Roberta and Jerome Shevin.

Presented by Shalom Hartman Institute in partnership with Temple Beth Am, the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday December 1

Israeli President Isaac Herzog

In his first major address in the U.S. since the October 7th attacks, Israeli President Isaac Herzog implores American leaders and all assembled at the JFNA GA to keep fighting for the Jewish people. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Monday - 5:30pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 2:30pm; Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Monday December 2

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined in discussion by Eric Mandel, Founder and Director of MEPIN (Middle East Political and Information Network). Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Amir Tibon

Abby is joined by Israeli journalist Amir Tibon to discuss The Gates of Gaza, his book detailing his family's survival during the October 7th attacks and the deep-seated roots of the conflict. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Nathan-ism

Eric Goldman speaks with Elan Golod, a former IDF soldier and director of Nathan-ism, his documentary about a Jewish soldier who chronicled the Nuremberg Trials through a self-invented art form. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am

Tuesday December 3

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Izabella Tabarovsky & Meng Yang

Izabella Tabarovsky (Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center) and Meng Yang (Peking University, China) offer insights at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jonah Platt

Justin is joined by actor, artist, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt, host of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, a series exploring Jewish identity airing on JBS. 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 December 4

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Why Conspiracies

Robert Siegel discusses the nationwide and global impact of conspiracy theories with panelists Jesselyn Cook (Harvard University), David G. Rand (M.I.T.) and Nancy L. Rosenblum (Harvard University). Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm

Thursday December 5

Authors Discussion: Julie Satow

Award-winning journalist and author Julie Satow joins Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, her novel about the golden age of American department stores and the visionary women who led them. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Patricia Heaton

Actress Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) joins Jonah Platt to discuss her outspoken advocacy for Israel and the importance of non-Jewish voices standing up for the Jewish community. 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 Halpern explores why a study found one-third of U.S. teens sympathize with Hamas and what it reveals about challenges in educating Jewish youth. 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 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

Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album

Actor, producer, and Jewish culture preservationist Avi Hoffman shares the story and impact of the Dachau Album, one of the most important Holocaust artifacts found since World War II, containing artwork and photographs. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Stephen Schwartz

The composer and lyricist of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, describes creating the music for the iconic Broadway musical, now a major motion picture, and how Jewish values have shaped his life and work. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Danny Ayalon on Peace

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and former Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Danny Ayalon, discusses the difficulties inherent in reaching a peace agreement with the Palestinians. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Masha Merkulova

Russian-born Masha Merkulova describes how she didn’t know she was a Jew until she was 16, and explains her passion for educating American teens about Zionism so they go to college as proud Zionists. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Big Love

Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores this question using Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Cars & Moral Choices

Rabbi Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

Confronting Pharaoh

The Jewish Tradition's reading of the Exodus story and the rabbinic view of what it means to be a "Jew" reveals much in this lesson about the Jewish understanding of God. 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

One Happy Camper is a program of the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) in partnership with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Jewish overnight camps across North America. One Happy Camper provides grants of UP TO $1,000 to families with children attending non-profit, mission-driven Jewish overnight camp for the first time.

Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:

• Miami-Dade County resident
• For ages 8–17
• Attending public school or non-Jewish private school
• Attending a non-profit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
• Enrolled in camp for a minimum of 12 consecutive days
• Has not previously attended Jewish camp (Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.)
• Jewish day school or yeshiva students are not eligible but may be eligible for a need-based scholarship

CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

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Standing up to Antisemitism at Harvard | Thursday, December 5, 7 PM | VIP Reception 6 PM

Shabbos Kestenbaum is the leading plaintiff in the lawsuit against his alma mater over the systemic antisemitism he experienced at Harvard in the aftermath of October 7th and their failure to protect the Jewish students on campus. Valiant fighter for Jewish identity, he has shared testimony before congress and on many stages nationwide. You’ll have the opportunity to meet this courageous hero who is taking on the fight against pervasive antisemitism. Learn firsthand about his Harvard experience in the aftermath of October 7th, and the ongoing struggle ever since.

Tickets: $18 by November 30 | $25 thereafter | VIP: $72 by November 30, $100 thereafter| $180 Sponsor THE EVENT WILL BE HOSTED IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN CORAL GABLES. ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON RSVP. For more information, please email info@chabadgables.com.

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Get Ready to Fest! | January 9-23, 2025

In-person and Virtual Screenings

The 28th Annual Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) kick offs at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell outdoor amphitheater before expanding to eight additional venues across Greater Miami including Temple Beth Am, Coral Gables Art Cinema, Miami Theater Center, Michael-Ann Russell JCC, Miami Beach JCC and O Cinema South Beach. Over 13 cinema-filled days will showcase nearly 100 film premieres, each a testament to the power of storytelling. Virtual showings will feature more than 50 exclusive films, complete with filmmaker Q&As and special guest appearances for a one-of-a-kind online festival experience.

Individual tickets go on sale in December when the full Festival lineup is revealed. All-Access Theater Badges and Virtual Passes are on sale now — grab yours today!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A MJFF IN-THEATER BADGE

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A MJFF VIRTUAL PASS

On JBS: Thanksgiving Week New Programs

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

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

FEATURED THIS WEEK

Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony analyzes the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with legal scholar Professor Avi Bell. Sunday - 10:00am & 4:00pm, Monday - 1:00pm,Tuesday - 5:00am & 4:00pm

Julie Platt & Sheryl Sandberg

At the 2024 General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, JFNA Board Chair Julie Platt is joined by former Meta COO and proud Zionist Sheryl Sandberg. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Tuesday - 1:00am, 2:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 8:30am

Giving Thanks: People of the Cook

The American Thanksgiving menu gets an Israeli twist as President of the Shalom Hartman Institute Yehuda Kurtzer and Rabbi-Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor collaborate to create a unique holiday meal. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 5:30pm, Friday - 11:00am

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Leaders and members of Central Synagogue and Saint Peter's Church come together in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship for the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Thursday - 9:00am & 6:30pm, Friday – 12:30pm

WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Monday November 25

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for updates and analysis on the Israel-Hamas war. Monday - 7:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am, Wednesday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg

Renowned scholar, author and theologian Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg joins Abby to discuss “The Triumph of Life,” his defining work on Judaism’s evolving partnership with God, focused on bringing life, dignity, and compassion into the world through the covenant. 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

Tuesday November 26

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: David Patterson

David Patterson, (Hillel A. Feinberg Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas) discusses strategies for combating antisemitism at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 4:00pm, Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Ari Lamm - How Judaism Has Shaped America

Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, Chief Executive of BZ Media, joins Justin to discuss how Jewish ideas have shaped world and American history, including American government, the first Thanksgiving, and American universities. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am, 1:00pm & 7:00pm, Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm, Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday November 27

Defending Israel with David Harris

Lifelong Jewish frontline activist David Harris is joined by Arsen Ostrovsky, renowned human rights attorney and CEO of the International Legal Forum. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm, Friday - 5:00am, Saturday - 8:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Mark Wilf

Co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings and Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors, Mark Wilf, joins Jonah this Thanksgiving to explore Jewish identity, sports, and more. Wednesday - 8:00pm, Thursday - 10:30am, 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 examines the misuse of the term "pogrom" by politicians and commentators, setting the record straight on its true meaning and historical significance. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm, Friday - 5:30am, Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Wednesday at 6:00pm & Sunday 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

Tal Keinan Part 1

Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd,” explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.” Monday - 9:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Tal Keinan Part 2

Part two of a conversation with Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd.” Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jews of Harlem

Jeffrey S. Gurock, Libby M. Klaperman Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University discusses the evolution of the Jewish community of Harlem, New York – and the revival of Jewish in life in Harlem today. Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joe Lieberman z"l

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman z'l reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Brutal Honesty, Loving Lies

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am, Monday - 4:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 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, Monday - 4:30am, Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

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

God's Second Name

Study the two names of God given to Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3) that serve as the basis for the Jewish understanding of the reality of God. Monday - 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

Tuesday, December 17, 7:30 PM

This special Miami Jewish Film Festival presentation of the made-in-Miami film Between the Stone and the Flower, featuring acclaimed author and film subject Genie Milgrom, made its world premiere at last year's Festival. The film chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Milgrom as she embarks on a decades-long quest to uncover her Jewish lineage. Born in Havana and raised in Miami, her education was steeped in Roman Catholicism. Confronting the choice to transition from her traditional Catholic family to embracing Judaism, Milgrom ultimately opts for an Orthodox path. This event is free and open to the public.

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

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