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Unpacked: Israel

Short videos that celebrate and explore issues relating to Israel and Zionism today. Sunday - 7:35pm Tuesday - 10:35am Wednesday - 5:35am

In the News: Yom Ha’atzmaut Special

For these meaningful days of commemoration, Teisha Bader and Shahar Azani invite trusted community leaders and JBS commentators to reflect on the miracle of Israel, and to offer words of hope and pride as we mourn and celebrate. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Wednesday - 11:30am Saturday - 11:30pm

Tekes Ma'avar - LIVE Ceremony

Mark the transition from the grief of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, to the joy of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s 75th Independence Day, with remarks, moments of blessing, and music from the Ramaz School Choir in a LIVE powerful ceremony led by clergy from NYC’s Central Synagogue, Park Avenue Synagogue, and Kehilath Jeshurun. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 2:00pm

Israel’s Lack of a Constitution (and the Present Political Crisis)

Hebrew University Chancellor and former Chairman of the Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee, Menahem Ben-Sasson looks at the volatility of Israel’s democracy and what difference a constitution would make for the country at this time. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 10:00am

Srugim Episode 11- “Equal Weight”

Reut and Amir visit Yifat at her new home, Reut's boyfriend Yochai tries to prove himself, and Hodaya searches for answers regarding her forbidden love for Avri. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 1:45pm Friday - 1:45am Saturday - 10:00pm

Eye on Israel: Seth Bogner - A Jewish Heart

Chairman and CEO of HeartPoint Global, Seth Bogner joins Shahar Azani to discuss his vision of “compassionate capitalism,” and his company that delivers breakthrough medical solutions for cardiac care that are affordable, safe, and minimally invasive Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am Wednesday - 11:00am Saturday - 4:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

A quartet of countries working to oust the hegemony and influence of the US.China, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Russia are all colluding. This is not good for the US, for the West and it is especially bad for Israel. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: High Tech, Busy Airport and Wine of the Week

Stories include Israel’s high tech industry and startups, how March was the busiest month in Ben Gurion Airport’s history, and a look at the history of the 1848 Winery and the wine of the week. Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

L’CHAYIM: FOR YOM HAZIKARON & YOM HA’ATZMAUT

Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier, Nachshon Wachsman, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces. Sunday - 6:00pm & Midnight Monday - 3:00pm

Miriam Peretz

Miriam Peretz, author of Miriam’s Song, describes the experience of losing two sons who served in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, and how she has transcended her sorrow. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm

Abba Eban z"l

Abba Eban (1915-2002), best known for his years of service to Israel in the UN, recounts his involvement in the Zionist dream and the dramatic moments leading up to the creation of the modern Jewish State. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday – 6:00pm

Rochelle Etingin: Witness to Statehood

For Israel's independence day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Murray Greenfield

World War II vet Murray Greenfield, who as a young man joined the effort to smuggle Survivors through the British Blockade of Palestine, tells his dramatic story and how he endured Cyprus to build a life and Gefen Publishing. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Talmud Study: Promise of Aliyah

Three Oaths, Aliyah, and the State Of Israel (based on Kesuvos 96a and 96b) Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Our Historic Homeland

Evidence of how the Jewish people have had a connection to the Land of Israel for thousands of years Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l

Torah Poetry

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

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

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