For a complete and timely schedule, go to www.jbstv.org

Talmud: Why Fast? Talmud: Must God Forgive?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher of Gateways treats two themes especially relevant for Yom Kippur on JBS's "Dimensions of the Daf." Today (Sunday) - 9am; Tuesday - 9am & 4pm

L'Chayim: Eugene Borowitz z"l - Is God Real?

On a L'Chayim classic, Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l, of HUC-JIR, offers his understanding of what it means to say that God is real. Today (Sunday) - 10:30am; Monday - 9am & 5:30pm

L'Chayim: Shai Held

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition. Today (Sunday) - Noon and 6pm; Monday - 3pm

92Y: Harold Kushner, Psalm 2

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner, author of "When Bad Things Happen To Good People," delivers a moving and inspiring commentary to Psalm 23, "The Lord Is My Shepherd." An exclusive JBS presentation taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Today (Sunday) - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10:30pm; Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Rabbis Reflect On God

A panel of rabbis discuss ways of thinking and speaking about God on Yom Kippur with Orthodox Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jerhurun, NYC), Reconstructionist Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (SAJ, NYC) and Conservative Rabbi Marcelo Kormis (Beth El, Fairfield, CT). With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 9pm & Midnight

Thoughts for Yom Kippur:

Kol Nidre Eve D'rash (Golub)

Rabbi Mark S. Golub sets the mood for the Kol Nidre prayer, reflecting upon how we can be a blessing to ourselves and the people we love and the importance of viewing life through expressions of blessing. From Chavurot Aytz Chayim and Deevray Torah (CT). Tuesday 5:30pm & 8pm

Yom Kippur D'rash (Golub)

Rabbi Mark S. Golub explores the notion of choosing life as it relates to midrash to the Torah portion "Atem Nitzavim," and the blessing we can be to others by helping to keep them from loneliness.From Chavurot Aytz Chayim and Deevray Torah (Ct). Wednesday - 11am

Yom Kippur-Blessings of Israel

Rabbi Mark S. Golub describes the "blessings of Israel," including its unique embrace of democracy, its idealistic vision and its compassionate people. Wednesday - 2pm

Live Yom Kippur Services for those who cannot attend in person:

Kol Nidrei Eve - Tuesday 6pm & 8:30pm

Yom Kippur: Wed 9am, 11:30am, 2:30pm, & 4pm (Yizkor)

Other Programs:

Mike Burstyn: Film "Azimuth"

Mike Burstyn discusses directing his film Azimuth, about an Israeli and Egyptian soldier who confront each other after the 1967 Six Day War - though the Egyptian does not know the war is over. At Institute for Film & Jewish Studies, Columbia University. Monday 7:30pm; Thursday - 1:30pm

AJC: "Architect of Peace" Award

AJC National Pres. Harriet Schleifer presents the "Architect of Peace" award to Shaikh Khalid, Bahrain Minister of Foreign Affairs, who discusses efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With Jason Isaacson at Sutton Place Synagogue, NYC. (2019) Monday - 8pm; Thursday - 1:30pm

L'Chayim: 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. With Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

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." Wednesday - 9pm & 12am;
Thursday - 3pm

Film: Brothers

Two brothers, one a secular kibbutznik and one a Torah scholar from America who has come to defend Hareidim from the draft - reunite and clash over philosophies, mirroring the conflict between politics and Judaism in Israel. Directed by Igaal Niddam. Thursday - 10:30am; Saturday - 9pm & Midnight

Jake Ehrenreich: Tovah Feldshuh & Sarge

In the first season finale of the Jake Ehrenreich Show, Jake welcomes comedian Sarge; star of stage, screen and television Tovah Feldshuh; and First Lady of the Catskills Resorts, Elaine Grossinger Etess, who is inducted into the Catskills Hall of Fame. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1am