JBS Highlights 9/25-10/2: Rosh Hashanah 5783, Film Premiere-A Cantor’s Head, Hartman-Israeli Identity, CRT and the ADL
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ROSH HASHANAH 5783 Services on JBS
All times are Eastern
Sunday September 25th Erev Rosh Hashanah Services 6:00pm Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live) (Replay 9:00pm)
8:00pm Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay 11:00pm)
Monday September 26th Rosh Hashanah Services
7:00am Reform Rosh Hashanah Kids Service from Central Synagogue
8:00am Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue
10:00am Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live)
2:00pm Reform Rosh Hashanah Family Service from Central (Live)
3:45pm Reform Rosh Hashanah Kids Service from Central Synagogue
8:00pm Orthodox Evening Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay 10:00pm)
Tuesday September 27th Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Services
8:00am Orthodox Service from Hampton Synagogue (Replay 12:30pm)
10:00am Reform Service from Central Synagogue (Live) (Replay 3:00pm)
Documentary Premiere: A Cantor’s Head
As Brooklyn-born cantor, teacher and performing artist, Jacob Mendelson, steps away from the bimah, his departure reveals multitudes about both the state and future of Jewish sacred music, in this second documentary from Erik Greenberg Anjou with Mendelson at the center. Tuesday- 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Friday - 8:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm
Shalom Hartman Institute: Thick Israeli Identity
Israeli scholar in residence of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, Masua Sagiv uses the notion of mamlakhtiyut — an Israeli political expression of statehood — to present her vision that Israelis should develop a “thick” Israeli identity, one which all citizens of Israel could embrace alongside their religious identities, as a critical way through to a more prosperous shared society. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Thursday - 1:00pm & 1:00pm
Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: William Jacobson
Jonathan Tobin and William Jacobson (Cornell Law School professor and founder of Legal Insurrection and CriticalRace.org), unpack Critical Race Theory and their view of the ADL, discussing how the organization has betrayed its own mission by including CRT teachings in curricula it distributes in schools as part of its anti-hate programs. A program of JNS. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 4:00pm
In The News: Ethiopian Aliyah
In Israel's continued commitment to bring home Ethiopian Jews, 209 new immigrants arrived at Ben Gurion Airport Wednesday, many of whom have been waiting for years, even decades to reunite with their loved ones. CEO and President of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut accompanied the Aliyah flight and shares the dramatic and emotional experience. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 5:30pm
In The News: Queen Elizabeth
Jeremy Havardi, Director of the B'nai B'rith UK Bureau of International Affairs, discusses the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, her relationship with British Jewry, with Israel, and the future under King Charles. With Teisha Bader. Monday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 11:30pm
Thinking Out Loud: JBS journalist Micah Halpern
This week, Micah once again returns to the perennial hot-button Iran nuclear issue, and this time analyzes how the expectations of Israel, Iran, and the world have changed significantly in the past seven years since the original "nuke deal" was signed in 2015. -Micah also parses a fascinating new column from seasoned Israeli politician Tzipi Livni, who observes that Israeli elected officials no longer even mention the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (or its possible resolution) during their campaigns for reelection, and what this means for possible peace. Wednesday – 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday – 5:30pm
Rabbi on the Sidelines: Andre Drummond
Two-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA rebounding champion Andre Drummond talks faith and sports with Sinai Temple’s Rabbi Erez Sherman. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA.
Tuesday - 10:00pm
Wednesday - 5:00am
Thursday - 10:00pm
Friday - 5:00am
On L’Chayim
Rabbis Reflect On High Holidays
Rabbis discuss the themes they believe are important to address in High Holiday sermons. With Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT). Sunday - 12:00 Noon Saturday - 6:00pm
Rabbis Reflect On God
In part two of a panel with Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT), the rabbis discuss ways of thinking and speaking about God on Yom Kippur. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm
Itzhak Perlman
The world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman, sits with Mark S. Golub at Juilliard to talk about upon his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon his personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm
Rabbi Robert Wolkoff
Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff of Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm
Rabbi Borowitz - God On Yom Kippur
For Yom Kippur, Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 4:00am Saturday - 10:30pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Jewish 101: The Binding of Isaac
The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Sunday - 10:00am & 5:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 3:00pm Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm
Hebrew: Rosh Hashanah
Learn Hebrew words associated with Rosh Hashanah, and the Hebrew greeting for the holiday Thursday - 10:00am & 5:00pm
Hebrew: Lesson 8
Hebrew letters "Pay," "Fay," and "Final Fay" are introduced, along with the correct pronunciation of the Hebrew word for a festive Jewish holiday Thursday - 10:30am & 5:30pm
Talmud Study: Shofar of Freedom
The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 5:00pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
**Talmud Study: The Binding of Isaac::
Rabbi Becher discusses the Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac” Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am
Talmud Study: Why Fast?
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Wednesday - 7:00pm
Talmud Study: Repentance
Rabbi Becher explores the rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) Thursday - 7:00pm
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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