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For Yom HaAtzmaut:

Yom HaAtzmaut: Independence Day

David Ben Gurion reads the entire "Declaration of Independence of the Modern State of Israel," Erev Shabbat, May 14, 1948 (5 Iyar 5708). With English text of the Declaration in captions. Plus videos celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut and the thoughts of Benjamin Anthony and Daniel Gordis. Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

L’Chayim: Hadar Goldin’s Mother, Leah Goldin

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. With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm

Yom HaZikaron to Yom HaAtzmaut

Kehilath Jeshurun, Ramaz, Central Synagogue & Park Avenue Synagogue join in marking the transition from Yom HaZikaron (Israel's Memorial Day) to Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day). With AIPAC, FIDF, Jewish Agency & UJA from Central Synagogue. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1am; Thursday - 1:30pm

Witness To Statehood: Sabra 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. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

ILTV for Yom HaAtzmaut

An ILTV special for Yom HaAtzmaut from Israel. Wednesday - 6pm & 11pm; Thursday - 3am, 6am and 12Noon

Yehoram Gaon: Hampton Synagogue

For Yom HaAtzmaut, JBS presents one of Israel’s most beloved personalities, Yehoram Gaon – singer, actor, director, comedian, producer, TV host and public figure – in a performance at the Hampton Synagogue honoring Gloria Kaylie’s 80th birthday. Wednesday - 10pm; Thursday - 4am; Friday - 2pm; Saturday – 7pm

On L’Chayim:

Sunday: Israel Maimon

The President & CEO of Israel Bonds, Israel Maimon, discusses his experiences in the Golani Brigade, his role in the 2007 bombing of the Syrian nuclear reactor, his concerns regarding Iran and his critique of the Iran Nuclear Deal. Sunday – Noon & 6pm; Monday - 3pm

Wednesday: 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. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm

Thursday: Story of Aliyah Bet

World War II vet Murray Greenfield, who as a young man joined the effort to smuggle Survivors through the British Blockade of Palestine, tells his dramatic story and how he endured Cyprus to build a life and Gefen Publishing.
Thursday - 9pm & 12:30am; Friday - 3pm

Saturday: David Broza

David Broza, one of Israel's greatest musical stars, talks about Israel today and his hopes for the future, and performs. Saturday - 6pm

A Touch Away: Ep 1

A story of forbidden love and secrets when a secular Jewish family from Russia moves in next to a Haredi family - and their daughter, about to be part of an arranged marriage, falls in love with the charismatic son. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday – 7pm; Thursday – 10pm; Saturday 10:30am

92nd Street Y: David Grossman

Israeli author David Grossman discusses his novel A Horse Walks into a Bar and parts of the book are read aloud and performed. From the 92nd Street Y in New York with fellow author Nicole Krauss. Tonight (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

Together In Covid: Maskmaker, Maskmaker

Abby Goldfarb, who was in the cast of the Yiddish production of “Fiddler On The Roof,” explains how she came to post her parody “Maskmaker, Maskmaker.” With Mark S. Golub Sunday (Today) 4:30pm

Together In Covid: Dr. Howard Werman

Dr. Howard Werman, Prof. of Clinical Emergency Medicine at the College of Medicine at Ohio State University who treats patients daily at Ohio State Hospital, discusses aspects of the pandemic which he personally contracted in March. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday (Today) 11:30pm; Monday 3:30am, 8:30am &12:30pm

From the Aleph-Bet: Lesson 25

Reading and understanding two new Hebrew words that are found in many Jewish blessings. Monday - 9am & 4:30; Wednesday 7pm Saturday – 12:30pm

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