JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 3/16 – 3/22
Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/14/2025 @ 04:42 PM
ADL Never Is Now; Sheryl Sandberg; Harvard Antisemitism
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
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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday March 16
ADL Never is Now 2025: Opening Session
Kick off the world’s largest summit on antisemitism and hate with influencers Hen Mazzig and Montana Tucker, Jonathan Greenblatt, the next U.S. Ambassador to the UN Elise Stefanik, the parents of murdered IDF soldier Omer Neutra, insights on ADL’s legal case against state-sponsored terror and the global rise in antisemitism and more. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm
Monday March 17
FIDF Briefing: Yuval Baron
Yuval Baron, fiancé of Shir Siegel, whose parents Aviva and Keith Siegel were held hostage by Hamas – Keith for nearly 500 days – joins FIDF CEO Steve Weil to share the remarkable story of the Siegel family. Monday - 7:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Ruth Franklin
Abby is joined by author Ruth Franklin to discuss The Many Lives of Anne Frank, her book exploring how Anne’s life and work have been interpreted, adapted, and politicized, and what her legacy means in today’s world. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm
Tuesday March 18
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Shabbos Kestenbaum on Institutional Discrimination
Shabbos Kestenbaum, a writer and commentator on Jewish affairs, discusses his experiences with antisemitism at Harvard Divinity School and his legal challenge addressing the institution’s alleged failure to protect Jewish students from discrimination. Tuesday - 7:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Bet Elazraki Children’s Home
Justin is joined by Yehuda Kohn, longtime director of Bet Elazraki Children’s Home in Netanya, and Mishel Marchasin, a former resident & Presidential Medal of Excellence recipient, about the home’s transformative impact on at-risk children in Israel. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm
Wednesday March 19
Defending Israel with David Harris: Mithal al-Alusi
David Harris speaks with Mithal al-Alusi, Iraqi politician and advocate for peace with Israel, democracy, and human rights in the Arab world, who has paid a very high price for his principled and courageous advocacy. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Thinking About the Red Carpet
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch examines the Torah’s detailed description of the priests' magnificent clothing, exploring its significance in honoring tradition, elevating sacred institutions, and celebrating the beauty of life. Wednesday - 7:30pm
Global Connecitons with Robert Siegel: October 7 Survivor Stories & Trauma
For firsthand accounts and expert insights on the trauma and aftermath of 10/7, Robert is joined by authors Lee Yaron (10/7: 100 Human Stories) and Ruby Namdar (The Ruined House), along with Dr. Michael Bahar of Israel’s Rabin Medical Center. Wednesday - 8:00pm
Thursday March 20
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Sheryl Sandberg
Jonah Platt is joined by Sheryl Sandberg, the legendary Silicon Valley leader, philanthropist, and proud Zionist, to explore her Jewish identity, leadership philosophy, and how she’s using her platform to support Israel and combat hate in a post October 7th world. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah expresses frustration over the defense of pro-Hamas visa-holding students on U.S. campuses, arguing that those targeted for deportation openly support a terrorist group responsible for kidnapping and killing Americans and Israelis. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday (ILTV), Tuesday - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday & Sunday (ILTV) 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
Esther Wachsman z"l
Mother of kidnapped Israeli soldier Nachshon Wachsman, Esther Wachsman z"l talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces. Monday - 9:00pm
Ryan Hyman
Ryan Hyman explains the life-saving work being done by Israel’s Ezer Mizion, which has the world’s largest Jewish Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Tuesday - 9:00pm
Mordechai Kedar, part 1
Mordechai Kedar, a leading scholar on Arab culture (Bar Ilan University), addresses the profound misconceptions Americans have about the structure and mentality of the Palestinian world and offers an alternative peace plan. Wednesday - 9:00pm
Mordechai Kedar, part 2
Professor of Arabic Literature at Bar-Ilan University Mordechai Kedar discusses the growing divide between liberal American Jews and the State of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
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 - 9:00am
Genetic Screening
Rabbi Becher explains the Jewish obligation to use the benefits of modern medicine. Sunday - 9:30am
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Preparing for Sinai
A dramatic telling of what it was like for the Children of Israel to stand at "Sinai" to hear the voice of God, and how the rabbis explain that each person "heard" God in his own way that day. Monday - 9:00am
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
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