On JBS: Live Ceremonies for Yom Hazikaron & Yom Ha'atzmaut, Screams Before Silence, Campus Chaos, Bret Stephens with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

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Tune in 05/12 for special programming including live ceremonies for Yom Hazikaron from Jerusalem and New York City, and watch 05/13 as we transition from sorrow to live celebrations of Yom Ha'atzmaut, the holiday that recognizes the founding of the modern State of Israel.

Yom Hazikaron Ceremonies

Live from Jerusalem

Observe Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and others who have lost their lives in sacrifice for the Jewish State, with the official State Ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Sunday - 1:00pm (Live) & 8:30pm

Live from New York City

The soldiers who gave their lives in defense of the State of Israel and the victims of terrorist attacks are honored in this Memorial Day ceremony presented by the consulate General of Israel in New York and Temple Emanu-El.

Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am & 6:30am

Yom Hazikaron / Ha'atzmaut - Live Tekes Ma'avar (Transition) Ceremonies

Live from Israel

From Mt. Herzl, Israel concludes Yom Hazikaron and transitions to Yom Ha’atzmaut with a ceremony that includes the lighting of torches by Israelis who’ve made an outstanding contribution to society and the Jewish people during this challenging year.

Monday - 1:00pm (Live) & 4:00pm

Live from New York City

And from Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York City, transition from commemoration to celebration with a ceremony that includes remarks from rabbis, music from cantors and The Zamir Chorale & Zamir Noded, conducted by Maestro Matthew Lazar.

Monday - 7:30pm (Live) & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 6:30am & 1:00pm

Screams Before Silence

Documentary and Discussion

The sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th and the silence that followed is examined through interviews with eyewitnesses, released hostages, first responders, medical experts, and survivors in this must-watch documentary from Sheryl Sandberg.

And stay tuned after the film for a discussion moderated by Abigail Pogrebin from the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.

Sunday - 2:00pm & 9:00pm Monday - 3:30am & 9:30am

Unpacked Israel

Yom Hazikaron - October 7 Heroes

The families of Yuval Solomon and Sahar Saudiyan, Israeli heroes who lost their lives on October 7th, recount the bravery of their loved ones and describe the tremendous legacies they leave behind.

Sunday - 4:30pm Monday - 6:00am, 9:00am & 7:00pm

FIDF Live Briefing

Yom Hazikaron

IDF Casualties Officer Maj. (Res.) Michal joins FIDF CEO Steve Weil to describe what Yom Hazikaron is like in Israel, what it means to the country, and why and how this year will be different than ever before.

Sunday - 5:30pm Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

ILTV Yom Ha’atzmaut

A special presentation for Yom Haatzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with commemoration segments and interviews.

Monday - 6:30pm & 10:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am & 4:30am

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Campus Chaos

Rabbi Hirsch cries out about campus antisemitism and urges his congregation to become actively involved in protecting the Jewish community from the radicalism that’s increasingly taking over American institutions.

Tuesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 9:00am & 2:30pm Thursday - 7:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines

Rav Kook and Religious Zionism, with Rabbi Zev Reichman (Torah Giants Part 1)

Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, the leading thinker of religious Zionism and a most influential figure in Israeli history, is the subject of exploration when Justin Pines welcomes Rabbi Zev Reichman (East Hill Synagogue, NJ) to discuss Rav Kook’s influence and how so many of his ideas were ahead of his time.

Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am, 2:00pm & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern examines U.S. condemnation of Israel for civilian casualties and describes his frustration with U.S. hypocrisy.

Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

Defending Israel with David Harris

IDF Reservist

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris is joined in the studio by Moran, an IDF reservist, who shares her powerful experiences after being mobilized on October 7th and what followed.

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

Professor Assaf Zeevi (Columbia University Business School) and Katie (a senior at Columbia) discuss campus protests, antisemitism, the university's response, and a call for action, with ISGAP leaders Charles Small and David Harris.

Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 10:30am & 4:00pm Friday - 4:00am

Bret Stephens with Rabbi Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch is joined by NYT columnist Bret Stephens to discuss the White House's Israel stance, American political trends that seem to be leaving Jews behind, and a new ideology that values identity and victimhood over character and achievement.

Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader

Mondays-Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays at 5:00pm

On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l##

Esther Wachsman

Esther Wachsman, mother of Israeli soldier Nachshon Wachsman who was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in 1994, talks about the failed rescue attempt to save her son's life and the ethical issues Israel faces.

Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 2:00am

Abba Eban z"l

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.

Monday - 3:00pm Tuesday - 12:30am & 5:00am Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Witness to Statehood - Rochelle Etingin

For Israel's Independence Day, fifth generation Sabra Rochelle Etingin recounts her experience as a young girl growing up in Israel during the birth of the Jewish State of Israel.

Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 3:30am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence.

Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Murray Greenfield

World War II veteran Murray Greenfield describes his participation in "Aliyah Bet", the operation which smuggled Holocaust survivors into pre-state Palestine in defiance of the British naval blockade.

Wednesday - 9:00pm
Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher##

Promise of Aliyah

Learn how the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, while for women it is a voluntary act.

Sunday - 9:00am

Motherhood

While the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, for women this is voluntary act.

Sunday - 9:35am

Historic Homeland

Explore Talmudic evidence of the Jewish people's ancient connection to the Land of Israel.

Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash.

Thursday - 9:00am Friday - 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 *JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org