JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 4/27 – 5/3
Posted by Vlada Barash on 04/25/2025 @ 04:44 PM
Yom HaZikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut, Daniel Gordis; Hen Mazzig; All About Herzl; Am Yisrael Chai
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Annual Gathering of Remembrance
The Museum of Jewish Heritage
Live from Congregation Emanu-El of New York City, MJH honors the memory of those who perished in the Shoah with a program featuring music, remarks from survivors and descendants, and a moving candle-lighting ceremony. Sunday - 2:00pm (LIVE), Encores - 6:00pm & 11:00pm
Israel's Sacred Days
Yom HaZikaron - Memorial Day
Honor the soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel and the victims of terrorist attacks in a ceremony presented by The Consulate General of Israel in New York and Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 4:30am & 1:00pm
Tekes Ma'Avar - Live
From memorial to celebration, come together for Israel in a powerful ceremony marking the transition from Yom HaZikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut, in a New York City community-wide service co-presented by Central Synagogue, Park Avenue Synagogue, Kehilath Jeshurun, 92NY, the Jewish Agency, and UJA-Federation of New York. Wednesday (LIVE) - 7:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 10:30am
Sunday April 27
All About Herzl - Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center
State of the Jews Opera
The first English opera about Theodor Herzl interweaves the political turmoil of turn-of-the-twentieth-century Europe with the lesser-known story of his marriage, in its world premiere at the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm
Zionism in America
From Theodor Herzl’s dream of a Jewish state to the challenges the movement he founded faces today, prominent scholars Anita Shapira (Yitzhak Rabin Center) Jonathan Sarna (Schusterman Center for Israel Studies), and Mark A. Raider (University of Cincinnati), examine "Zionism in America" in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center discussion moderated by Russell Robinson (JNF-USA). Sunday - 9:30pm Monday - 7:00am; Tuesday - 2:00pm Wednesday - 4:00pm
Monday April 28
FIDF Briefing: Rabbi Stewart Weiss
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined by Rabbi Stewart Weiss, Founder and Director of the Jewish Outreach Center and father of fallen IDF soldier Sgt. Ari Weiss z”l. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Hen Mazzig
Globally recognized speaker, author, and founder of the Tel Aviv Institute, Hen Mazzig, named among the Top 25 Most Influential Young Jews by The Jerusalem Post, joins Abby to discuss his work on Israel, Jewish identity, and combating antisemitism. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 8:30pm; Thursday - 10:00am & 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: While the Storms Rage
In these hyper-tense times, Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation of the importance of staying rooted and making space for Jewish reflection amidst the fury of our relentless politics. Monday - 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 2:30pm Friday - 8:30am, 11:00am & 10:00pm
Tuesday April 29
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Daniel Gordis
In preparation for Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, Justin is joined by renowned author, thinker, and Koret Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College, Dr. Daniel Gordis, to reflect on the meaning of these important dates on the Jewish calendar this year, particularly after October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thursday May 1
Salute to Israel Concert: Am Yisrael Chai
Celebrate Israel in this gala concert marking 60 years of Cantor Sol Zim’s leadership at Congregation Etz Hayim in Hollis Hills Bayside, featuring IDF Chief Cantor Shai Abramson, a full symphonic orchestra, and a special tribute to proud Israel advocate and JBS founder Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l. Thursday - 6:00pm Fri - 12:30pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Dana Bash
Jonah Platt is joined by Dana Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent and anchor of “Inside Politics,” for a conversation about her Jewish identity and her perspective as one of the nation’s leading political journalists. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud
Micah Halpern discusses why he has great confidence in the next generation. 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 (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
Josh Warhit
Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Miriam Peretz
Miriam Peretz, author of Miriam’s Song, describes her experience as a mother who lost two sons while each was serving in the IDF’s elite Golani Brigade, and how she has transcended her sorrow. Wednesday - 3:00am & 3:00pm
Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l
For Israel's independence day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin z"l recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Murray Greenfield z"l
Murray Greenfield z"l, founder of Gefen Publishing, describes his participation in the fleet known as "The Exodus," ships which smuggled Holocaust survivors into pre-state Palestine in defiance of the British naval blockade. Thursday - 2:00am
Emanuel Aronson Rund
Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today. Thursday - 4:00am
Abba Eban z"l
For Yom Ha'atzmaut, Abba Eban (1915-2002), best known for his years of service to Israel in the UN, recounts his involvement in the Zionist dream and the dramatic moments leading up to the creation of the modern Jewish State.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Our Historic Homeland
Evidence of how the Jewish people have had a connection to the Land of Israel for thousands of years is provided in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's lesson entitled "Occupied or Liberated." Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am; Tue - 9:00 am& 5:00pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
The List!
Another way of understanding how the Torah was written and what it means to say that the Torah comes from God is explained in this "Jewish 101" episode. 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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