JFNA GA 2025; Jewish Book Council’s Nu Reads and The Five Books Podcast; YU Basketball

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Vayishlach

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 Vayishlach follows Jacob as he prepares to face Esau, wrestles through the night with a mysterious being, and emerges transformed, inviting us to reflect on struggle, reconciliation, and the moments that change our name - and our path. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday November 30

JFNA General Assembly 2025: Opening Plenary

The opening plenary of the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly sets the tone for this defining moment in Jewish life, framing the challenges and opportunities ahead as we rebuild Israel, ensure Jewish security, combat antisemitism, and strengthen Jewish life and identity. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 1:00pm

Monday December 1

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Sam Sussman - Boy From the North Country

Sam Sussman joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his debut novel inspired by the memoir The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son, and his role as a featured author in the Jewish Book Council’s Nu Reads subscription series. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

JFNA General Assembly 2025: Global Inflection Point

JFNA’s Eric Fingerhut leads a discussion about the inflection point facing the global Jewish community today, with insights from bestselling American author Sarah Hurwitz, former Canadian MP Richard Marceau and Israeli philosopher Micah Goodman. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Thu - 2:30pm; Fri - 4:30pm; Sat - 8:00pm

Tuesday December 2

For Heaven's Sake: Arabs in the Israeli Coalition?

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine Israel’s political deadlock and ask whether Arab parties could offer a path to a new coalition, discussing the extraordinary political journey of Mansour Abbas, the complexities of Palestinian-Israeli identity, and the future of Israeli democracy. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tali Rosenblatt Cohen - Books That Shaped Justin’s Jewis Journey

In honor of Jewish Book Month’s 100th anniversary, Justin Pines welcomes Tali Rosenblatt Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, for a conversation about the books shaping Jewish readers today and the five books that shaped Justin’s own Jewish journey. 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 3

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Dalia Ziada

Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada joins ISGAP leaders Dr. Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss ISGAP’s future operations in Washington, DC, where she’s joined the team to translate scholarship on combating antisemitism into actionable policy. (Encore) Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: NYU at Yeshiva University

The Yeshiva University Maccabees take on the NYU Violets from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Wednesday - 8:00pm Live

Defending Israel with David Harris: Izabella Taborovsky

David Harris is joined by Izabella Taborovsky, a writer, scholar of Soviet antizionism and contemporary antisemitism, and author of the forthcoming book Be a Refusnik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide. Wednesday - 10:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 1:00pm & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday December 4

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Jean Hanff Korelitz -The Sequel

Rabbi Bronstein is joined by Jean Hanff Korelitz, author of The Sequel, a novel that offers an antihero to root for while illuminating and satirizing the world of publishing. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:30am & 11:30am

Totally Booked with Zibby: Jill Bialosky - The End Is the Beginning

Zibby sits with poet and bestselling author Jill Bialosky to discuss The End Is the Beginning, her lyrical book tracing her mother’s life and exploring memory, loss, and resilience, as she reflects on how writing became both refuge and remembrance. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Fri - 1:00am & 11:00am; Sat - 3:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Courtney Platt

Jonah is joined by dancer, choreographer, actress, and his wife and creative partner Courtney Platt, a leading advocate for disability awareness and inclusion in the arts. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Saturday December 6

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: St. Joseph's University Brooklyn at Yeshiva University

St. Joseph's University Brooklyn Bears play the Yeshiva University Maccabees live from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Saturday - 8:30pm Live

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 - 5:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 11:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern reflects on how October 7 transformed the world and why he believes Israel is now beginning to see accountability. Wednesday - 6:30pm Thursday - 1:00am & 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 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

Richard Stone z"l - P.1

Richard Stone z"l reflects on why many American Jews are critical of Israel and why they fail to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Richard Stone z"l - P.2

Richard Stone z"l reflects on why many American Jews are critical of Israel and why they fail to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and addresses issue challenging Israel today. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Elizabeth Bettina

Elizabeth Bettina, author of It Happened In Italy-the untold stories of how the people of Italy defied the horror of the Holocaust, describes how she learned the small Italian village which was home to her Catholic relatives helped save Italian Jews. Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Hadar Goldin's Mother

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Change and Grow

Drawing from a series of traditional commentaries, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic notion of a person's ability to change and grow through one's actions and prayers. Sunday - 9:00am

In Heaven's Hands?

Rabbi Becher discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am

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

Interpretation

The importance of rabbinic interpretation in the Jewish tradition, which is critical to understanding the Torah's glorious poetry, is explained. 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.

Lesson 20

Vocabulary and a complete review of all Hebrew letters and vowels, conclude this introductory series 1 of "From the Aleph-Bet," the program for anyone of any age wishing to learn and understand Hebrew taught by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l. 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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