Joyful Chanukah and Happy New Year

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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

Light the Menorah with JBS

Tune in every night at 5:30pm & 10:00pm for Chanukah Candle Lightings with your favorite JBS hosts.

Sunday December 29

Jewish Film Festival

The House on Wannsee Street

Sunday - 1:00pm & 11:00pm

A Cantor's Tale

Monday - 1:00pm

A Cantor's Head

Tuesday - 1:00pm

Klezmatics: On Holy Ground

Wednesday - 1:00p & Saturday - 8:00pm

Monday December 30

Night of Light Concert

Faith community leaders Cantor Dan Mutlu, Rev Adriene Thorne, Rabbi David Ingber and others join for music and celebration in solidarity with Israel in an uplifting concert hosted by Cantor Azi Schwartz. Monday - 4:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am; Wednesday - 12:00am & 4:00pm

Yeshiva University Basketball

Catch the action as the YU Maccabees take on Wesleyan University at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City! Monday 12/30 - 7:30pm

Don’t miss the next tip off when the YU Maccabees host Tufts University! Thursday 1/2 - 7:30pm

Tuesday December 31

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour

Conversations with Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israeli Politician and diplomat, Naya Lekht, educator, author and scholar, and Professor Uzi Rabi, director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Judah Mischel

**Rav Judah Mischel, (Camp HASC, the Hebrew Academy for Special Children), joins Justin to discuss the transformational experiences of the campers, counselors, and families of Camp HASC, as well as Chanukah and the mission of the Jewish people. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:00pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday January 1

Defending Israel with David Harris: Bernard Henri Levi

David Harris is joined by renowned French philosopher, writer, and public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who brings his unique perspectives to a discussion of his book Israel Alone. Encore. Wednesday - 7:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am &11:30am; Friday - 5:00am & 8:30am & 4:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Kenny Hamilton

Jonah and music mogul Kenny Hamilton discuss antisemitism, Kenny's conversion to Judaism, his work with Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun, and how his identity as a Black Jew shapes his perspective on today’s social climate.
Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Thursday January 2

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jewish Musicians

Jewish musicians Joey Weisenberg, Elana Arian and Noah Aronson discuss their work and the links between music, prayer and worship, with Abigail Pogrebin from the JBS Studios in Times Square. Encore. Thursday - 2:00pm & 11pm; Friday - 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

FIDF Briefing: Tom Reuveny

FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined in conversation by Tom Reuveny, Israeli Olympic gold medalist and IDF Reservist. Encore. Thursday - 7:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern passionately shares why he is proud to be Jewish, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one’s Jewish identity and support for Israel amidst rising anti-Semitism. Encore. Wednesday - 6:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - Chanukah Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday Wednesday at 6:00pm ILTV News only; Thursday at 6pm & Friday at 5 pm & Sunday 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

Dudu Fisher

One of Israel's greatest performers, Dudu Fisher describes his father's survival during the Holocaust, his concerns for the State of Israel today and his personal journey from prospective dental student to world renowned cantor and star of Les Miz. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Noa

Leading Israeli int'l recording artist Noa (Achinoam Nini) talks about her early years in America, illustrious career, and activism that resulted in Arab-Israeli singer Miri Awad joining her on concert tours around the world. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm

Charles Harary

Inspirational speaker Charles Harary, discusses how his lectures and philosophies are grounded in Jewish Tradition. Thursday - 9:30pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Chanukah

The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Heroism

Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am

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

Chanukah

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Hanukkah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. Monday - 9:00am; Wednesday - 5:00am

Miracles

A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles. 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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org