JBS Highlights for June 21 – June 27
Posted by Vlada Barash on 06/18/2026 @ 05:18 PM
Dara Horn, the American Revolution & More on JBS!
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable. All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
FEATURED PROGRAMS
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin | Molly Jong-Fast
Molly Jong-Fast, bestselling author, journalist, and political analyst, joins Abigail Pogrebin to reflect on family, fame, and her relationship with her mother, writer Erica Jong. Monday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Tue • 2:00am • 7:00am • 11:00am | Wed • 5:00am | Thu • 2:00pm | Fri • 4:00pm | Sat • 7:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines | Stuart Weitzman
Stuart Weitzman, iconic shoe designer and philanthropist, joins Justin Pines to discuss his journey from his father's factory to a global empire, his passion for the Maccabiah Games and preserving the American Jewish story. Tuesday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Wed • 2:00am • 10:00am • 5:00pm | Thu • 5:00am • 7:00am | Fri • 9:00am • 8:30pm | Sat • 8:30am • 4:00pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Thu • 4:00am • 11:30am • 6:30pm | Fri • 5:00am • 7:30am • 12:30pm | Sat • 7:30pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt | Rabbi Manis Friedman
Rabbi Manis Friedman, author, educator, and internationally recognized lecturer on Judaism and Jewish life, joins Jonah Platt for an engaging conversation. Thursday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Fri • 2:00am • 10:00am • 2:00pm • 9:30pm | Sat • 10:00pm
Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism | How to Tell the Jewish Story in the 21st Century
Dara Horn delivers a keynote, followed by remarks from Roya Hakakian and discussion moderated by Noam Weissman. Sunday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Mon • 1:00pm | Tue • 4:30pm | Wed • 1:00pm | Sat • 4:00am • 8:00pm
TEXTing IRL | Rori Picker Neiss
Rori Picker Neiss, Senior Vice President and Rabbi in Residence at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, joins Elana Stein Hain to explore how Jewish texts can help navigate modern dilemmas, with a focus on Parashat Chukat/Balak. Tuesday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Wed • 1:00am • 11:00am • 2:30pm | Thu • 10:00am • 5:00pm | Fri • 8:30am • 11:00am | Sat • 3:30am • 5:00pm
Jews and the American Revolution | Dr. Jonathan Sarna & Dr. Laura Leibman
Dr. Jonathan Sarna and Dr. Laura Leibman, two of the foremost experts on early American Jewish history, explore how Jews experienced, debated and helped shape the American Revolution. From Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center. Wednesday • 8:00pm | Thu • 2:00am • 10:30am • 1:00pm | Sat • 11:00pm
Totally Booked with Zibby Owens | If We Were Dogs | Sophie Blackall
Sophie Blackall shares the real-life inspirations behind her picture book, reflecting on the joys and challenges of writing and illustrating, the dynamics of childhood friendships and the deep connection she finds with young readers. Thursday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Fri • 1:00am • 4:00am • 7:00am • 1:00pm | Sat • 9:30pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
JLMinute
JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week's events in Israel. Monday • 7:00pm
ILTV News and JBS Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader. Monday — Thursday • 6:00pm | Friday • 5:00pm | ILTV News Sunday • 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support. Mondays • 6:30pm
ILTV Insider
ILTV reports and interviews. Tuesdays • 6:30pm
On L'Chayim — Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z"l
H. Alan Scott
Monday • 9:00pm
Shai Held • Part 1
Tuesday • 9:00pm
Shai Held • Part 2
Wednesday • 9:00pm
Yiscah Smith
Thursday • 9:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Weekly Parsha | Chukat — Balak
Monday & Thursday • 9:45am • 4:45pm | Friday • 5:30pm | Saturday • 1:45am • 12:30pm
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Father's Day Parenting
Sunday • 9:00am | Monday • 4:00am
Polygamy in the Torah
Sunday • 9:30am | Monday • 4:30am
Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Jewish 101 | The Rambam
Monday • 9:00am & 4:00pm | Thursday • 9:00am • 4:00pm | Saturday • 1:00am
From The Aleph Bet
Lesson 8
Tuesday • 9:00am • 4:00pm
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
Closed Captioned - Friday Evening • 6:00pm (Live) • Encores 11:30pm • 2:00am
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE
With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - Friday Evening • 7:30pm • Encore 10:30pm
SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE
Closed Captioned - Saturday Morning • 9:30am (Live) • Encore 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE
With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles - Saturday Morning • 11:00am • Encore 2:30pm
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org



