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Purim with Central Synagogue

Costumes are encouraged, fun and laughter is guaranteed, for this year’s circus-themed Purim celebration from New York City’s Central Synagogue. Wednesday 6:00pm & 1:30am Thursday 9:00am

Purim with The Hampton Synagogue

Rabbi Marc Schneier speaks on the meaning and customs of Purim, followed by a full Megillah reading by Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Pre-recorded from The Hampton Synagogue with on-screen Hebrew transcription and English translation. Wednesday 7:30pm, 10:30pm & 1:00am Thursday 11:30am

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Jim Boeheim

Jim Boeheim, college basketball coach (Syracuse University) and Basketball Hall of Famer, joins Rabbi Erez Sherman to discuss his involvement in Coaches vs Cancer, the world of special needs sports, USA Olympic basketball, and more with Rabbi Erez Sherman. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: A.B. Yehoshua

Director Yair Qedar joins Eric Goldman to discuss “The Last Chapter of A.B. Yehoshua,” his film about the greatest living Israeli writer as he deals with illness, widowhood and loneliness, but ultimately chooses love and embarks on his final journey. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 2:00pm & 2:30am Friday - 10:30am Saturday - 5:00am & 4:30pm

Jamie Raskin & Abby Pogrebin

Congressman Jamie Raskin discusses his book Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy, which chronicles the January 6th insurrection, his role in President Trump’s second impeachment trial, his Jewish upbringing and more with Abigail Pogrebin in a program of Central Synagogue. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: 30 Years

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on his 60th birthday, his 30 years as a rabbi, and the process by which individuals come to develop wisdom and faith. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 10:30am & 10:00pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 5:30am & 4:00pm

In The News: In The News: IHRA Antisemitism Definition

Abe Foxman, ADL’s National Director Emeritus, discusses the current fight against antisemitism, the meaning and importance of the IHRA working definition of antisemitism, and the battle for and against it. With Shahar Azani. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

In The News: Ukraine Refugee Crisis

An up close and personal view of the dire situation on the ground from Dr. Dorit Nitzan (NATAN) & Ariel Zwang (JDC) and the critical humanitarian and medical aid their organizations are providing for refugees fleeing the war zone. With Teisha Bader Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Jews in living in Ukraine

Micah discusses the long history of Jews in living in Ukraine, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. From being the homeland of famed Jews like Golda Meir and Vladimir Jabotinsky, to being the blood-soaked land of both the shockingly brutal pogroms of Bogdan Chmielnicki in the seventeenth century and the horrifying atrocities of Hitler's Einsatzgruppen at Babi Yar, Ukraine and its history run the gamut. Micah also analyzes an article that assesses the overall Israeli pandemic response as Covid slowly wanes. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Brad Hirschfield Part 1

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses the true meaning of “Jewish” and why it is so hard for many rabbis to fully embrace the Jewish Tradition. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon

Brad Hirschfield Part 2

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield discusses why he left the extreme right, peace with the Palestinians, religious pluralism in Israel, gay marriage and more. Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm

Francine Klagsbrun

Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses her biography Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel, which addresses the ways American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only female prime minister. Monday - 3:00pm

Marc Angel

Rabbi Marc Angel, Rabbi Emeritus of the Spanish Portuguese Synagogue Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC and the founding Director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, offers his analysis of Jewish life in the twenty-first century. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Judy Gold

One of America's leading comediennes, Judy Gold talks about her life, her love of Judaism, and how her home and mother shaped her unique brand of humor. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Jackie Mason z”l

Legendary comic Jackie Mason z"l, talks seriously about his decision to break with his family's tradition of serving as a rabbi, how his comedy came from his understanding of human nature, and his feelings about Israeli and American Jewry. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Shalom Habibi

The Muslim-Jewish duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys that led them to team up to create their stand-up “Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour.” Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet : Lesson 11

Learn the "Kaf" family, along with letters "Nun" and "Samech". Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website by Clicking Here. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Purim

Rabbi Mordechai Becher shares photos of ancient artifacts, excavations and other images to explore the historical background of the holiday of Purim. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Was Abraham Observant?

Rabbi Becher discusses how the Talmud deals with Abraham’s following Jewish Law before the Torah was given at Mt. Sinai. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Wednesday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Purim Peeves

For Purim, Rabbi Mark S. Golub’s shares his famous five pet Jewish peeves. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 11:00am Friday - 5:00am & 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: A Night Of Jewish Humor

Jewish humorists and writers Patricia Marx, Calvin Trillin, Adam Gopnik, and Jeffrey Toobin discuss Jewish humor with Michael Krasny, radio host and author of Let There Be Laughter. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday – 5:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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