JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 3/30 – 4/5
Posted by Vlada Barash on 03/28/2025 @ 05:25 PM
Sarachek Finals; Blind Spot Film; Dara Horn; Rabbi Avi Weiss
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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Sunday March 30
Red Sarachek
The nation’s top Jewish high school basketball teams face off in the Tier 1 Semifinal and Championship games of the annual Red Sarachek Tournament, simulcast exclusively on JBS in partnership with the student-led production team at MacsLive. Tier 1 Semifinal Teams (two games) Sunday - 2:00pm & 3:30pm Tier 1 Championship Teams Monday - 2:00pm
Blind Spot
Documentary
From the filmmakers behind Heading Home and Israel Swings for Gold, this documentary on campus antisemitism uniquely examines the issue both before and after 10/7, featuring firsthand accounts from students, officials, and experts in a modern civil rights struggle that exposes the roots of rising hate and inspires action. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm
"A Special Look" Discussion
Executive Producer of Blind Spot Lenny Gold sits with Teisha Bader to discuss how the film traces long-standing campus antisemitism that laid the groundwork for the explosion of violent hate after October 7. Sunday - 8:35pm Monday - 12:35am & 11:35am Wednesday - 2:35pm; Thursday - 11:00am Saturday - 9:35pm
Monday March 1
FIDF Briefing: Shai Bernstein
FIDF CEO Steve Weil speaks with American-Israeli IDF reservist Shai Bernstein, who shares reflections after completing his third round of reserve duty. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jonathan Sarna - Lincoln and the Jews
Abby speaks with historian Jonathan Sarna about Lincoln and the Jews, his book that explores Abraham Lincoln’s deep connections with American Jews, his impact on Jewish rights, and how this overlooked history offers insights for today. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am: Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Rabbi on the Sidelines: Bruce Pearl
Auburn University men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who used his NCAA Tournament press conference to call for the hostages' release, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss being a proud Jew, supporting Israel, and confronting antisemitism in college sports Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 7:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 12:30pm
Tuesday April 1
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Samuel Katz
ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by NYT bestselling author Samuel M. Katz, renowned for his extensive work on the Arab-Israeli conflict, counterterrorism and special operations in military. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 2:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 1:00pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Avi Weiss
Justin is joined by visionary leader and educator Rabbi Avi Weiss to discuss his new Haggadah, Yehi Ohr – Let There Be Light, exploring what makes a Seder transformative, how do we connect with its messages in a personal and profound way, and what wisdom can Yehi Ohr bring to our tables this year. 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 April 2
Defending Israel with David Harris: Andrew Fox
David speaks with Andrew Fox, Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and former British Army officer with 16 years of service, now a leading expert on defense and security and a keen observer of Israel and the existential threats it faces. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:30pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Thursday April 3
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dara Horn Part 1
Award-winning author and scholar Dara Horn joins Jonah Platt for a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of Jewish identity, the failures of Holocaust education, and the modern challenges of combating anti-Semitism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah discusses the different types of ceasefires in Islam and analyzes what Hamas means when it calls for one. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm 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 (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
Jews of Harlem
Jeffrey S. Gurock and Libby M. Klaperman Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University discusses the evolution of the Jewish community of Harlem, New York and the revival of Jewish in life in Harlem today. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Rabba Sara Hurwitz
Rabba Sara Hurwitz, the first female Orthodox rabbi, describes her personal journey, her commitment to Jewish Law (halacha), and issues of concern to Orthodox women. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Honest Reporting
Gary Kenzer, National USA Executive Director of “Honest Reporting,” discusses ways in which the international media fails to provide accurate and complete information regarding the Israeli – Palestinian conflict. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Ruth Wisse
*Ruth Wisse, Professor Emeritus at Harvard, discusses the BDS Movement and the Jewish community's response and reflects on aspects of Jewish life.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm *
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
As Argument
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the essence of the Talmudic process as Argument, Controversy, and Clash. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am & Tuesday - 9:00am
Wine in Judaism
Rabbi Becher discusses the connection between wine and Judaism as described in the Talmud. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am & Tuesday - 9:30am
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Torah Response
A look at various midrash and at Abraham Joshua Heschel's notion that the Torah is the Jewish People's “response” to revelation. 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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
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