On JBS: A new documentary from Raphael Shore; Elliott Abrams; Rabbi Brous; YU Basketball

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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Sunday December 15

JFNA GA 2024: Rabbinic Roundtable

Max Webb Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple David Wolpe leads a discussion with Rabbi Sharon Brous, senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, and Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 2:30pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday – 2:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 10:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Values vs Jewish Interests: Yehuda Kurtzer

Shalom Hartman Institute President Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on this post-election moment, offering a new framework to ensure the future vitality of American Judaism and prevent America from becoming merely a “diaspora.” Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm; Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 5:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm; Friday - 2:00pm

Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred

Documentary

Delve into the roots of antisemitism in this film that provides a fresh and empowering perspective on the world’s oldest hatred.
Sunday - 9:00pm; Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Film Discussion

Tragic Awakening producer Raphael Shore sits with Teisha to discuss the film and his dedication to combating antisemitism.
Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm

Monday December 16

FIDF Briefing

FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the latest developments in Israel’s ongoing multi-front conflict. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Elliott Abrams

Abby sits with politician, lawyer and senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, Elliott Abrams, to discuss his strategies for strengthening Jewish identity through education, immersive experiences, and community engagement. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Tuesday December 17

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Jonathan Spyer

Insights from British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs Jonathan Spyer (Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security) for ISGAP. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Dyonna Ginsburg - Jewish Global Impact After Oct 7##

Dyonna Ginsberg, CEO of OLAM, joins Justin to discuss Jewish and Israeli tikkun olam, and to examine how this work has evolved since October 7.. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 18

Defending Israel with David Harris: Mark Dubowitz

CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Mark Dubowitz joins David Harris for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East today. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

The YU Maccabees face off against the University of Saint Joseph at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Wednesday - 8:00pm

Thursday December 19

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Zhailon Levingston

Jonah sits with Broadway director Zhailon Levingston, a rising young star in the New York theater scene, to discuss the dynamics of Black-Jewish solidarity and the power of art and theater to foster dialogue and bridge communities. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah examines the possibilities for Syria's future in the wake of Assad's departure, revealing surprising potential outcomes. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm

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

Herbert Block - American Zionism

Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Harriet Schleifer

The Chair of the AJC’s Board of Governors, Harriet Schleifer, discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Andrew Kligerman

Andrew Kligerman, former national board member of StandWithUs, discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Importance of Dignity

The Jewish value of protecting a person's dignity, and how this reflects the Jewish emphasis on "free will," is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Kopi Luwak and the Kashrut of Coffee

Can a non-kosher animal produce a by-product that is kosher? Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish Tradition treats issues related to the Laws of Kashrut Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Exodus part 1

What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish Tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are explored through the Exodus story using rabbinic commentary of the midrash. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am

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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