Lag B’Omer, American Jewish Heritage Month, Jewish Book Council, and 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

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin | Lorne — Susan Morrison

Susan Morrison, articles editor at The New Yorker, sits down with host Abigail Pogrebin to discuss Lorne, her behind-the-scenes portrait of Lorne Michaels and the enduring legacy of Saturday Night Live. 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 | Why We Have Torah — Rabba Yaffa Epstein

Rabba Yaffa Epstein, Senior Scholar & Educator in Residence at The Jewish Education Project, explores the Torah’s journey from heaven to humanity. Drawing on Moses’ battle with angels and his visit to Rabbi Akiva, she asks why we received this gift and how we must use it today. Part 1 of a three-part Shavuot series. Tuesday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Wed • 2:00am • 10:00am | Thu • 5:00am • 7:00am | Fri • 9:00am • 8:30pm | Sat • 8:30am • 4:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris | Dan Mariaschin

Dan Mariaschin, longtime CEO of B’nai B’rith International, joins David Harris to discuss his commitment to Israel, the well-being of global Jewry, and the urgent challenges facing American Jews today. Wednesday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Thu • 5:00am • 1:00pm • 6:30pm | Fri • 5:00am • 8:30am • 12:30pm | Sat • 7:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt | Xaviaer DuRousseau

Xaviaer DuRousseau, the Gen Z media personality known for his shift from progressive activism to conservatism and his work across social and broadcast media, joins Jonah Platt in conversation. Thursday • 8:00pm • 11:00pm | Fri • 2:00am • 10:00am • 2:00pm • 9:30pm | Sat • 5:00am • 10:00pm

75th National Jewish Book Awards

Jewish Book Council celebrates its honorees with remarks from winners, special guests, and host Jonah Platt, in a gala supporting its mission to enrich and strengthen the community through literature. Sunday • 7:00pm • 11:00pm | Mon • 1:00pm | Wed • 1:30pm | Sat • 3:30am • 8:00pm • 11:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby Owens | Dani Shapiro & Sam Sussman

Dani Shapiro and Sam Sussman join Zibby Owens to discuss Sussman’s debut novel The Boy From North Country, along with themes of family secrets, loss, and their approaches to literary fiction. Shapiro is a NYT bestselling author; Sussman makes his debut as a novelist. Thursday • 7:30pm • 10:00pm | Fri • 1:00am • 4:00am • 11:00am • 4:30pm | Sat • 9:30pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque | Outsider. Freud — Yair Qedar

Yair Qedar discusses his film, an exploration of Sigmund Freud’s life, work, and experiences as a Jew in Vienna, presented during the week of his 170th birthday. Monday • 8:30pm & 11:30pm | Wed • 5:30am • 1:00pm • 7:30pm | Thu • 2:30pm | Fri • 4:30am • 11:30am

News & Analysis

JLMinute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel. Monday • 7:00pm

Thinking Out Loud

Journalist and commentator Micah Halpern analyzes stories, op-ed pieces and cartoons in the news. Wednesday • 6:30pm

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

Dr. Aaron Ben Ze’ev | Love Online

Monday • 9:00pm

The Second Sun | Gelfer & Mailer

Tuesday • 9:00pm

ISRAEL-Is | Biram & Kalo

Wednesday • 9:00pm

A Women of Valor | Crispe & Segelman

Thursday • 9:00pm

Jewish Studies

Weekly Parsha | Behar – Bechukotai

Monday • 9:30am • 4:30pm | Thursday • 9:30am | Friday • 5:30pm | Saturday • 12:30pm

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher — Marriage - Lag B’Omer

Sunday • 9:00am | Monday • 4:00am

Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z“l

Jewish 101 | Community Monday & Thursday • 9:00am & 4:00pm

Every Week on JBS — Your Seat is Always Saved

Join us for Shabbat Services Every Friday & Saturday

Reform Service — Central Synagogue (with Closed Captions)

Friday Evening: 6:00pm (Live) • Encores 11:30pm & 2:00am; Saturday Morning: 9:30am (Live) • Encore 1:00pm

Orthodox Service — Hampton Synagogue (Hebrew, transliteration & English subtitles)

Friday Evening: 7:30pm • Encore 10:30pm; Saturday Morning: 11:00am • Encore 2:30pm

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