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Live: Israeli Election Results

JBS reports on the results of Israel’s 3rd National Elections in the last 12 months, as Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud), Benny Gantz (Blue & White) and Avigdor Liberman (Yisrael Beiteinu) try to break the stalemate that has prevented a governing coalition from being formed. With Steven Bayme (AJC), Susan Rosenbluth (Jewish Voice and Opinion) and Emily Schrader (Israeli political consultant). Monday – 6pm & 11pm; Tuesday – 3am, 8am & 12 Noon

ZOA Symposium: WZC Elections

Likud Knesset Member Yehuda Glick and former NY State Assemblyman from Brooklyn Dov Hikind discuss the importance of American Jews’ voting in the 2020 World Zionist Congress Elections. A ZOA program from Manhattan Beach Jewish Center in Brooklyn. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday – 8pm

Is Peace Still Possible-Peter Beinart

Liberal political commentator Peter Beinart (The Crisis of Zionism) critiques the Trump Administration’s Peace Plan and explains how he sees changing American Jewish attitudes toward the State of Israel. With Jodi Rudoren (Forward), a program of The Forward from Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ.
Tuesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm; Next Sunday – 4am

In Defense Of Israel: A People. A Destiny

Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy for Combating Anti-Semitism, Zach Landis (U.S. Army), Lyla Latif (Muslim attorney), Brig. Gen. Amir Ebstein (IDF), Micah Jones (attorney) discuss defending Israel. By “Our Soldiers Speak” at Park East Synagogue, in New York City. Tuesday - 7pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 4am; Thursday - 1pm

L'Chayim: Team Israel Baseball

From Israel’s National Baseball Team, Eric Holtz (Manager), Eric Brodkowitz (Pitcher) and Peter Kurz (General Manager) discuss the thrill of the team’s winning a spot for the first time in the Olympics (Summer 2020 in Tokyo). Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Also On L’Chayim This Week

Monday: Family Transcendence

Rabbi Charles Sherman, author of "The Broken and The Whole," describes a story of extraordinary family transcendence as he describes how his son, Eyal, has survived serious brain stem damage Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Tuesday: Richard Kemp on IDF Morality

Retired British Colonel Richard Kemp discusses his military career which led him to an appreciation and admiration for the IDF, and explains why he feels compelled to be an outspoken supporter of the State of Israel and its army. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

Thursday: Raphael Shore

Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations, “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and the work he is doing to educate Jews and to expose the dangers of Islamic extremism. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: Henry Winkler

Actor and author Henry Winkler, best known for playing Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the television sitcom "Happy Days" (1974-84), discusses growing up Jewish and his book on life experiences and lessons entitled, "I've Never Met An Idiot on the River." Saturday - 6pm

JBS World Zionist Congress “Election Forums”

WZC Election Forum #1

JBS’s exclusive World Zionist Congress Election Forum #1 with Elie Abadie (Ohavei Zion-Sephardic), Nomi Colton-Max (Hatikvah-Progressive), Josh Weinberg (Vote Reform-ARZA), Liz Berney (ZOA-Conservative) and Yonatan Herzfeld (Herut-Vladimir Jabotinsky). Telecast on Tuesday, February 25, Live from JBS Studios in Manhattan. Today (Sunday) - 1pm

WZC Election Forum #2

JBS’s exclusive World Zionist Congress Election Forum #2 with Jason Herman (Dorshei Torah V’tzion-Modern Orthodox), Sarrae Crane (Mercaz-Conservative Judaism), David Israel (Mizrachi-Orthodox Israel Coalition) and Ovadia Yosef (Shas Olami-Sephardic). Telecast on Wednesday, February 26, Live from JBS Studios in Manhattan. Today (Sunday) - 3pm

WZC Election Forum #3

JBS’s exclusive World Zionist Congress Election Forum #1 with Ran Fuchs (Kol Yisrael –StandWithUs & Israeli American Council), Sjimon den Hollander (Americans4 Israel - Independent), Irena Zolotova (American Forum for Israel –Jews from FSU), Rudy Rochman (Vision – Young Zionists) and Kobi Cohen (Israel Shelanu – Israeli Americans). Telecast on Thursday, February 27, Live from JBS Studios in Manhattan. Today (Sunday) - 5pm

92nd Street Y: Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten, whose book "Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?" features simple recipes and easy tips, talks with writer Anna Quindlen about her successful ventures in retail, television, and publishing. Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 7:30pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

JBS “Jewish Film Festival”

Film: The Law

The powerful story of Simone Viel, who survived Auschwitz to become a champion of women’s rights in post-war France, serving as Minister of Health and helping to legalize abortion in the 1970’s. Starring Emmanuelle Devos, Directed by Christian Faure. Today (Sunday) - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 19

Breaking simple and complicated Hebrew words into syllables Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm; Saturday - 11am