On JBS: Purim Insights & Humor; ADL Never is Now, Remembering Gene Wilder

SCHEDULED JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 17 - MARCH 23

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour In seeking an understanding of what exactly antisemites are "anti," David Patterson (ISGAP Senior Research Fellow Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, University of Texas-Dallas) looks at three pillars of antisemitism: word, blood and redemption. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 7:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Ron Frank to discuss Remembering Gene Wilder, his documentary about the legendary comic actor’s life, legacy, and battle with Alzheimer's disease. Monday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am, 7:30am, 11:30am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 1:00am Friday - 10:30am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

In the Spotlight Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), to discuss her recent trip to Israel. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 7:30pm Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 9:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 7:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:30am & 11:00am Saturday - 3:30am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines Purim Insights Part 4 In preparation for Purim, Justin is joined by Torah teacher and sociologist of American Jews Mijal Bitton to explore who or what is Amalek, the evil tribe that attacked Israel from behind in the desert and launched millennia of antisemitism, and how do we think about Amalek this year in particular and what are our obligations. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm & 11:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern Since Oct 7 all eyes are on Israel’s war with Hamas, but Israel is fighting on other fronts. Micah Halpern explains why thousands of soldiers are re-called to the Lebanese border and the West Bank. Wednesday - 6:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris speaks with author and entrepreneur Joshua Hoffman about Future of Jewish, his newsletter which helps subscribers better understand Israel and the Jewish World through posts sourced from a wide variety of people and organizations. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5am & 10:00pm

FIDF Live Briefing FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Rabbi Doron Perez, father of two IDF soldiers, both of whom were injured while defending Israel on October 7th, and one of whom, was taken hostage by Hamas and remains in captivity to this day. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

ADL Never Is Now 2024 The opening session of ADL’s 2024 Never Is Now Summit features remarks from Deborah E. Lipstadt, President Isaac Herzog, Jared Kushner, a 10/7 survivor and a family member of a hostage, and the State of Hate address from ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Thursday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am

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. Saturday - 7:30pm, 10:30pm Sunday - 1:30am, 11:30am, 4:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV News ILTV reports from Israel Weeknights at 6:00pm

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, this week with a spotlight on Jewish comedians

Jake Ehrenreich Entertainer, musician and author Jake Ehrenreich shares intimate stories about growing up with survivor parents and his struggles with being different Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

H. Alan Scott Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jackie Mason z'l One of America's iconic comedians, Jackie Mason z"l, talks seriously about his decision to break with his family's tradition of serving as a rabbi, how his comedy grows out of his understanding of human nature, how he feels about Israeli and American Jewry and more. Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:20am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Shalom Habibi
The Muslim-Jewish comedy duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys and their decision to team up to create the Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Genetic Screening Rabbi Becher explains the Jewish obligation to use the benefits of modern medicine. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Temple Treasures Learn about the Holy Ark and early Israelite history in a Talmud lesson entitled What Happened to the Treasures of the Temple? Sunday - 9:25am Tuesday - 9:25am & 5:25pm

Jewish 101 A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Episode 3 - The Jewish Obsession Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l discusses the obsession that has shaped the unique character of the Jewish People throughout history. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Purim Pet Peeves Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l shares five of his pet peeves relating to modern Jewish thought in this irreverent episode for Purim. Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 9:30am Saturday - 1:30am & 10:00pm

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 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org