Celebrating Chanukah; Hootenanny Concert; President Herzog at the AZM Biennial; Jake Cohen

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Light the Menorah with JBS!

Chanukah Candle Lighting with your favorite JBS hosts.

Tune in Sunday - Thursday at 5:30pm & 10:00pm Friday & Saturday at 5:30pm and following the 10:00pm airing of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Sunday - Night 1 with Rabbis Buchdahl, Cosgrove & Steinmetz Monday - Night 2 with Teisha Bader Tuesday - Night 3 with David Harris Wednesday - Night 4 with Eric Goldman
Thursday - Night 5 with Abigail Pogrebin Friday - Night 6 with Rabbi Hirsch & Micah Halpern Saturday - Night 7 with Jonah Platt Sunday - Night 8 with Justin Pines

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Miketz

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Miketz recounts Joseph’s rise from prison to power as he interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and saves Egypt from famine, reminding us that hardship can lead to unexpected purpose, resilience, and generosity. Tuesday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 14

Chabad Chanukah Telethon

Rabbi Anchelle Perl hosts the annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon, featuring music from Soulfarm, illusionist Ilan Smith, dancing rabbis, and plenty of surprises on a night that shines bright with Jewish pride. Sunday - 7:00pm LIVE

Monday December 15

Hootenanny Concert 2025

Raise your voice with the biggest names in Jewish music including Joanie Leeds, Noah Aronson, Michelle Citrin and more, in a night of live performance from Congregation Rodeph Sholom, featuring the melodies that have lifted our prayers, filled our summers at camp, and united Jewish communities everywhere. Monday - 1:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Nadine Epstein

As Moment celebrates its 50th issue, Abigail Pogrebin is joined by the magazine's editor-in-chief and CEO, award-winning journalist Nadine Epstein. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Jean Meltzer

Bestselling novelist and leading advocate for Jewish joy and authentic representation, Jean Meltzer joins Teisha Bader to share her story, her passion and her book, The Eight Heartbreaks of Chanukah. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm; Saturday - 5:00pm

Tuesday December 16

For Heaven’s Sake: The State of the Israeli Center

With elections less than a year away, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze the state of Israel's center and center-left, tracing the historical collapse of the left, the rise of centrist politicsunder Ariel Sharon, and the post-October 7 reality where moral discourse about Palestinians has disappeared from mainstream Israeli conversation. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wed - 4:00am & 11:00am; Thu - 10:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Malka Simkovich - Chanukah Episode 1

Justin is joined by Malka Simkovich, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Publication Society, on another edition of Jewish Insights. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 17

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Fri - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

AZM Biennial National Assembly: President Isaac Herzog

At the Biennial National Assembly of the American Zionist Movement, Abigail Pogrebin speaks with President Isaac Herzog about combating global antisemitism, recent developments in New York’s Jewish community, and Israel’s ongoing challenges. Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Thursday December 18

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Molly Jong-Fast -

How To Lose Your Mother Author, journalist, political commentator, and podcaster Molly Jong-Fast sits with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss her memoir about her mother, renowned novelist Erica Jong. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 11:30am

Totally Booked with Zibby: Kelly Corrigan - Marianne the Maker

Zibby speaks with New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and PBS host, Kelly Corrigan, about Marianne the Maker, the story of a young inventor’s journey to ignite the creative spark. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 5:30am, 11:00am & 4:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jake Cohen

Food writer and NYT bestselling author of Jew-ish: A Cookbook and I Could Nosh, star of A&E’s Jake Makes It Easy and most importantly, just a “nice Jewish boy” from New York, Jake Cohen sits with Jonah Platt. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 4:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern considers what pre-war Europe and modern-day New York City might have in common on Thinking Out Loud. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV News) at 5:00pm ILTV News 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

Noa

Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa, discusses her Yemenite roots and her musical style influenced by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen of the 1960s. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Ken Spiro on Values

Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (World Perfect and Destiny) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Refusnik's Daughter Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetsov, daughter of Soviet Refusnik Edward Kuznetsov, describes her documentary film Operation Wedding which tells the story of her father’s helping to plot the 1970 failed hijacking of a Soviet plane which led to 15 years in prison. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Helen Nash z"l

The author of "New Kosher Cuisine," Helen Nash z"l discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Thursday - 9:00pm 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

Jewish 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

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Chanukah Special

From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Chanukah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Blessings, Part 1

The opening words of Jewish blessings are taught along with the derivation of the Hebrew word for "blessing".

Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm##

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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