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President Herzog’s Speech to Congress

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses a joint session of Congress, during his visit to Washington, D.C. that highlights the enduring partnership and friendship between the U.S. and Israel. Sunday - Today 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 4:00am

In The Spotlight: Avram Mlotek (Base)

Abigail Pogrebin sits with Avram Mlotek, rabbi, social activist, cantor, writer, actor, slam poet and co-founder of Base, a pluralistic home-centered outreach program for Jewish young adults. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism

A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Movement Leaders Offer Their Vision of the Future

In the final session of Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, hearRabbi Rick Jacobs ( President, URJ), Rabbi Hara Person (Executive Director, Central Conference of American Rabbis), and Dr. Andrew Rehfeld (President, HUC-JIR) respond to the conference and offer their vision for the future of the movement. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Tisha B’Av Services

Participate in Tisha B’Av with a service from The Hampton Synagogue that includes a beautiful reading of Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, and a musical performance from the Maccabeats. Wednesday - 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm

AJC Global Forum 2023: Plenary 2

A conversation with Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, moving testimony from Ukrainian refugees who fled to Israel, and the inaugural AJC David Harris Award are among the many highlights of the second day plenary of AJC Global from Tel Aviv, Israel. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 1:30pm Saturday - 4:00am & 6:00pm

In the News: Israeli President Herzog’s Address to Congress with William Daroff

Taped hours after Herzog’s speech, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, William Daroff shares what it was like to be in the room during this important bi-partisan show of support for the State of Israel. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

Israel's President Herzog enthralled both Houses of Congress. Micah Halpern explains why it is no surprise that Israel has so many impressive leaders. It is not just their mastery of English. Even heavily accented leaders like Ben Gurion and Begin were amazingly impressive downright romantic in their presentations to America. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Israel Airforce, United Hatzalah & Eytan Peled

Stories this week include Israel’s expanded defense system, United Hatzalah medical volunteers, Israel showcasing innovation for global food security, American Israeli singer-songwriter Eytan Peled’s multilingual talent, and the Shiloh Winery. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Rabbi David Eliezrie

National Chabad Liaison to JFNA and author of The Secret of Chabad, Rabbi David Eliezrie describes what drew him to Chabad and his career as an emissary, and shares his perspective on Chabad philosophy regarding non-Orthodox Jews. Sunday - 12 Noon

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.”
Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Tal Keinan (Part 2) Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm

Andrew Rehfeld

Andrew Rehfeld, President of the Reform Movement’s rabbinical school HUC-JIR, discusses his vision of Reform Judaism and responds to criticisms that Reform rabbis are not schooled in Talmud and are often unfairly critical of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Ehud Diskin

Ehud Diskin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite who served as an IDF commander during the Yom Kippur War and is now a successful businessman, talks about his career and life Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Concept of Fasting

For Tisha B’Av, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of fasting in the Jewish tradition. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

15th Of Av

Rabbi Becher explains why Tu B’Av, the 15th of Av, is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish year. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101:A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Pure & Impure

A discussion of how non-Orthodox Jews can find meaning in the observance of Kashrut which reflects the unique Jewish perspective on "holiness" through the concepts of Tahor (pure) and Tamei (impure).
Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm 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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