It's Happening In Miami

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8pm

Charles Small

Antisemitism scholar and founding director of ISGAP (the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy), joins colleague David Harris to share how he broke the news on Qatar’s pernicious funding of American universities. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 8:30pm Thursday - 11:30am

Shahar Azani

Shahar Azani speaks about his recent trip to Israel with David Harris. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:30am & 11:00am Saturday - 4:30pm

Hampton Authors: Samuel G. Freedman

Samuel G. Freedman joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss Into the Bright Sunshine, his book that explores the life and enduring legacy of Hubert Humphrey. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 4:30am and 11:30am Thursday - 2:30pm

In the Spotlight: Adam Mansbach

Author Adam Mansbach discusses The Golem of Brooklyn, a romp through Jewish history and the American present that wrestles with deep questions of our humanity — the conflicts between faith and skepticism, tribalism and interdependence, vengeance and healing. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am and Saturday - 8:00pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel What’s Next in Washington, D.C. in 2024?

Robert Siegel looks at the latest trends in Washington, D.C., and what might be in store for 2024, with panelists Emily Bazelon (NYT Magazine) E.J. Dionne, Jr. (Brookings Institution), and Aaron David Miller (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace). A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC). Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Remembering Mark S. Golub z”l * Using the music and friendship of composer Rob Mathes, this short winter tribute illuminates the Jewish wisdom and wonder of the late JBS founder, Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 10:20pm Thursday - 1:20am & 4:20pm*

Antisemitism on Campus

A discussion on how universities are – and are not – addressing antisemitism, with panelists Lawrence H. Summers (Harvard President Emeritus and former US Secretary of the Treasury), Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley Law), Shai Davidai (Columbia University) Rabbi Isabel de Koninck (Drexel Hillel), Zoe Bernstein (Cornell). A program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 3:30am & 8:30pm

Rabbi Brous: We Have No Other Choice

IKAR’s Rabbi Sharon Brous cites an ancient midrash as she describes the crucial, current need to believe that a just and peaceful future can be possible. Friday - 11:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

Srugim: Episode 8 “Hangover”

From big reveals to big questions, revelations and disappointments, the singles experience pivotal moments in their relationships in this episode that picks up the morning after we last saw them on Shabbat. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War) JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Noa Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa, discusses her Yemenite roots and her musical style influenced by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard Cohen of the 1960s. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Author of Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik discusses his career as Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah.
Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Orin Wolf

Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2018, The Band’s Visit. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
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JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

By Your Own Admission

Rabbi Mordechai Becher gives a Talmud lesson based on Gittin 40b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Let The Sun Shine In

A lesson on how the Talmud encourages us to enjoy life and the world. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 14 Hebrew letters "Final Nun" and "Tzadee" ("Final Tzadee"), and the concluding phrases of two Jewish blessings. Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:00am

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

Ritchie Torres Outspoken pro-Israel Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres joins JBS Strategic David Harris for discussion. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 2:00am & 8:30pm Thursday - 1:30am & 11:30am

LIVE: Chabad Chanukah Telethon

The annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad of Mineola, NY Sunday - 7pm

Dispatches from Israel with Rabbi Hirsch Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch visits Brothers and Sisters in Arms, an organization of men and women in the IDF reserves supporting the war effort. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 10:30am & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:40pm

Hampton Authors: Jonathan Rosen Author Jonathan Rosen discusses his book The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions, about his childhood friend Michael Laudor and the ways in which we understand, and fail to understand, mental illness. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am and 11:30am Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Jeffrey Gurock

Rabbi Sherman speaks with Jewish history scholar and JBS favorite Jeffrey S. Gurock about how the sports experience can be used to understand contemporary American Jewish life. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am and 11:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Laughter in a Time of Mourning

Israeli-born, Long Island-raised comedian MODI discusses the healing power of laughter even amidst feelings of heartache, anger and fear. With executive director of Neranenah Joe Alterman in a program of Moment Magazine. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Music of Israel Concert

An uplifting concert from The Hampton Synagogue featuring Netanel Hershtik, Shiree Kidron, and Gilad Paz singing favorites from the classic Israeli songbook, with national anthems led by Tovah Feldshuh. Keynote address by Rabbi Marc Schneier. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 7:00pm

Srugim: “You Will Stop Being Afraid” Episode 7

Yifat wrestles with her feelings for Nati, Hodaya's religious conflict causes a fight at Shabbat dinner, and sparks start to fly between Reut and her Torah tutor. Wednesday - 4:55pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War)

JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined with guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week focused on food and holiday traditions.

Helen Nash

Author of New Kosher Cuisine Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Journalist, author and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin discusses ideas from her book My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew, in which she documents her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Foodie Gil Hovav

Israeli celebrity chef, culinary journalist, author and TV personality Gil Hovav discusses his Jerusalem family background and his work in Israeli culinary arts and media. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

CELEBRATING CHANUKAH

Light the Menorah with JBS 4th Night (Sunday) - 5:30pm and 11:30pm & 3:30am 5th Night (Monday) - 5:30pm and Saturday 1:00am 6th Night (Tuesday) - 5:30pm and 10:30pm 7th Night (Wednesday) - 5:30pm & 10:30pm 8th Night (Thursday) - 5:30pm & 10:30pm

The Great Latke Topping Debate

Eating latkes can feel almost as important as lighting the menorah, but which topping is best? Debaters present oral arguments on behalf of applesauce, sour cream, ketchup and more in this program from Moment Magazine. Catch short individual arguments throughout the week, then watch the entire debate including the crowd-sourced winner on the final night of Chanukah! Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Guns and Moses

While the Second Amendment of the US Constitution protects the right to bear arms, what is the Jewish view on weapons, war, and self-defense? Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Miracles

Are Jews allowed to pray for miracles? What is a prayer in vain? Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses Talmudic texts and rabbinic literature to look at the Jewish Tradition’s attitude towards praying for miracles. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & Saturday - 9:00am

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 13

The Hebrew letters "Sin," Koof" and "Ion" are introduced. Monday - 9:32am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

Defending Israel with David Harris: Ronald D. Liebowitz

A profile of courage in the post-Oct. 7 world of higher education, Brandeis University President Ron Liebowitz joins JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris for a timely discussion. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am and 2:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Wednesday - 8:30pm Thursday - 11:30am Friday - 7:30am

Defending Israel with David Harris: Shahar Azani

**JBS strategic analyst David Harris sits with Shahar Azani for discussion. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 11:00am Friday - 4:30am

Saturday - 8:30pm**

Dispatches from Israel

Join Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch as he learns about the life-saving work of Soroka Medical Center, visits a new organization that’s feeding the IDF, sits with survivors, and more on his visit to Israel. Programs of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am and 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30pm Thursday - 10:35am

JEWISH BOOK MONTH

Hampton Authors: Eric Alterman (We Are Not One) Author Eric Alterman discusses We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel, his book that traces the Zionist debate from its nineteenth-century origins and reveals how consensus on Israel and Palestine emerged and why it’s fracturing now Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:00am and 10:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 10:30pm Saturday - 4:30pm

In the Spotlight: Samuel G. Freedman

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Samuel G. Freedman about Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights, his book that celebrates one of the overlooked landmarks of civil rights history through an exploration of the life and enduring legacy of Humphrey. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am and Saturday - 4:00pm

Solidarity With Israel (MirYam Institute):

Bret Stephens New York Times Opinion Columnist Bret Stephens sits with the MirYam Institute’s Benjamin Anthony to discuss the alarming rise of antisemitism, not only on American campuses but also within elected offices in the United States.
Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday – 2:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Doron Libshtein

Doron Libshtein, who tragically lost four family members on October 7th, sits with the MirYam Institute’s Benjamin Anthony to share poignant memories of his brother Ofir and the unwavering resilience of the House of Israel. Tuesday - 8:30pm Wednesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Thursday - 5:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:30pm

Global Conference for Israel – Jewish National Fund: Opening Plenary

Encores of the opening plenary from the Jewish National Fund-USA’s Global Conference for Israel, from Denver Colorado, featuring Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and others. Wednesday - 3:00pm Thursday - 1:30am

Yonatan Razel in Concert

American-Israeli singer, writer, composer, and conductor, Yonatan Razel performs in concert at The Hampton Synagogue (Westhampton Beach, NY). Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 7:00pm

Srugim: “A New Song”

Things get complicated between Amir and his ex-wife, Reut refuses to take no for an answer from a reluctant Torah reading tutor, and Nati reconnects with an old flame, causing Yifat to rethink her feelings. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

In the News (Israel at War) JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader as they are joined by guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week in honor of the struggle for Soviet Jewry

Masha Merkulova

Russian-born Masha Merkulova describes how she didn’t know she was a Jew until she was 16, and explains her passion for educating American teens about Zionism so they go to college as proud Zionists. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetzov

Anat Zalmanson-Kuznetzov, the daughter of Soviet Refusenik Edward Kunetsov, describes her documentary film “Operation Wedding” which tells the story of her father’s helping to plot the 1970 failed hijacking of a Soviet plane which led to 15 years in prison. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Natan Sharansky

Soviet refusnik and dissident, Israeli political leader and human rights activist, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union as described in his book Never Alone. Wednesday - 9:00am

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin Part 1 - Becoming Jewish in the FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in the Moscow and his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin Part 2 - Hidden Jews in the FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. of Russian-American Jewish Experience (RAJE), describes how the history of the Shoah was hidden from the Jews of the Soviet Union and how he escaped Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
__________________________________________ Celebrating Chanukah

Light the Menorah with JBS First Night (Thursday) - 5:30pm and 11:30pm Second Night (Friday) - 5:30pm and Saturday 1:00am Third Night (Saturday) - 5:30pm and 10:30pm Fourth Night (Sunday) -

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Chanukah The Talmud's description of Chanukah, and the different theories for why candles are lit for eight nights are explored in Rabbi Mordechai Becher's special holiday lesson Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer for the Gateways Organization and the author of Gateways To Judaism uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 12

Learn three new Hebrew letters Zion, Tet and Vet Monday - 9:40am Thursday - 10:00am

Jewish 101: Chanukah

For the holiday of Chanukah, Rabbi Mark S. Golub discusses the history of the Maccabean triumph over the Syrians in Jerusalem and the adult lessons drawn from the Festival, which have shaped American values regarding ethnic identity. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Thursday - 9:00am Friday -1:00pm

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

Gilad Erdan Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N. Gilad Erdan joins JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris in conversation

Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:30am and 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am and 10:00am Thursday - 8:30pm Friday - 1:30am and 7:30am

Shahar Azani

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris sits with Shahar Azani for discussion. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 1:30am and 7:00am Saturday - 4:30pm

Dispatches from Israel with Rabbi Hirsch

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch (Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, NYC) travels to Israel where he visits with survivors, families of hostages, aid workers, and other Israelis. Sunday- 8:40am and 2:30pm Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am and 11:30am Wednesday - 10:30am, 4:00pm and 5:40pm Saturday - 7:45pm

*JEWISH BOOK MONTH *

Hampton Authors: Joseph Berger (Elie Wiesel)

Author Joseph Berger discusses Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence, an intimate portrait that draws on the Nobel Laureate’s prodigious literary output to explore his life and legacy. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:00am and 10:30am Wednesday - 5:30am and 10:30pm, Thursday - 2:30am

In the Spotlight: Small Town Jewish Life

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Rachel Isaacs, a Maine-based rabbi who made history as the first openly lesbian rabbi ordained by JTS, and who founded a groundbreaking institution committed to supporting small town and rural Jewish communities. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm, Friday - 2:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

Rabbi Hirsch: How Did it Come To This?

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of NYC’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue talks of the devastating hostage crisis in Israel, and the visceral rage on American campuses and in the streets. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:30am Thursday - 5:30am Friday - 11:30am Saturday - 8:30am

The War in Israel and the Triumph of Life

Father of sons Yonatan, an active IDF soldier, and Daniel, who’s missing-in-action, Rabbi Doron Perez speaks about what gives him and his family hope and light amidst the darkness, and how we can help bring Daniel home. With Yeshiva University’s Dr. Erica Brown. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:00am and 11:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 3:30am and 7:00pm

Rabbi Brous: There’s Room on My Island

Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR in Los Angeles, CA speaks about the search for hope amidst the heartache, different responses to trauma, and the importance of complexity in a world of simplistic certainties. Wednesday - 7:00pm and 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30pm
Friday - 2:00am and 11:00am Saturday – 3:30am and 9:00am and 10:40pm

Communal Gathering - Sinai Temple (LA)

Families of hostages and interfaith leaders participate in a Sinai Temple community gathering in Los Angeles, CA, to show support for Israel and unity in this climate of rising antisemitism. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Srugim: “Divorced and Abandoned”

Dating starts to get really confusing when Amir asks out Reut’s younger sister, and Nati hijacks Amir’s internet dating profile and gets into a pickle. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

Catch up on Srugim Episodes 1-4 Sunday at 6:30am

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Weeknights at 6:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern dives deep into a timely topic Wednesdays at 6:30pm

*In the News (Israel at War) *

JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader are joined by guests for in-depth discussion on topics of the day Thursdays 6:30pm

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

David Dalin - Jews on the Supreme Court

In part two of a discussion with the author of Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court, historian Rabbi David Dalin reviews the lives and careers of Arthur Goldberg, Abe Fortas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 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. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Charles Harary

Inspirational speaker Charles Harary, discusses how his lectures and philosophies are grounded in Jewish Tradition Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 1:30am and 3:00pm

Fighting BDS In Israel

Matan Peleg and Douglas Altabef discuss Im Tirtzu, their organization that educates Israelis who’ve been influenced by the BDS Movement. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
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JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Moral Choices

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Big Love

Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Becher explores this question using Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet: Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Lesson 11

Learn the "Kaf" family, along with letters "Nun" and "Samech" Monday - 9:40am Thursday - 10:00am

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

Robert Siegel: Combatting Antisemitism

In the first conversation of the season, Robert Siegel asks what is being done, what can be done, and are there any new ideas to combat rising antisemitism, with panelists Ted Deutch (AJC), Tamara Berens (Tikvah Fund), Georgette Bennett (Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding), and Dan Granot (ADL). Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 4:00am and 1:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am and 11:00am Saturday - 7:00pm

A Future of Health: Sephardic Medical Genetic Discoveries

Head of Genetics at Soroka Medical Center in Be'ersheva, Israel, and a leading world figure in Sephardic genetics research, Dr. Ohad Birk leads a discussion of Sephardic genetic health, describing how Soroka is tackling the often life-threatening challenges head on and making the Negev a healthier place to live for people from every walk of life. A program supporting Soroka Medical Center, from the American Friends of Soroka Medical Center and Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am and 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:00am, 8:30am and 8:00pm

Fighting Fascism Symposium (4)

“In the Name of Humanity” - Fighting Fascism in the Postwar World In the closing session of a symposium from the American Jewish Historical Society and Center for Jewish History, Matthew Dallek (George Washington University), and Kenneth Jacobson (ADL), explore the fluctuating strength of fascism after 1945 by examining the reappearance of far right parties in the US and Europe and how Jewish and non-Jewish groups responded to them. With moderator Gemma Birnbaum (AJHS). Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Jeffrey S. Gurock on Marty Glickman: An American Jewish Sports Legend

Scholar, historian and author Jeffrey S. Gurock discusses his book Marty Glickman: The Life of An American Jewish Sports Legend, which tells a story of adversity, triumph, minority group struggles and sports. With historian Beth Wenger, in a program of the American Jewish Historical Society. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 1:30am & 9:00am Friday - 5:00am & 1:00pm and Saturday - 6:00pm

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8:00pm

Mazi Melesa Pilip

Mazi Melesa Pilip, the first Ethiopian-born Jew to hold office in the U.S. joins David Harris to discuss being an outspoken pro-Israel elected official. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:30am, 2:00pm, 2:30pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 8:30pm

Abigail Pogrebin

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris joins Abigail Pogrebin in conversation. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:30am and 11:00am Saturday - 3:30am & 10:30pm

In the Spotlight: Only in Theaters

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with actor, director and producer Raphael Sbarge and production designer David Snyder about Only in Theaters, their documentary about a family business and the future of cinema. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday 2:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

Hampton Authors: Arthur Smith (Reach)

Author Arthur Smith shares pivotal moments and behind-the-scenes stories in sports and television history as he details in his book, Reach, about his pioneering career as a TV producer. With Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 10:30am Wednesday 10:30pm and Saturday 4:30pm

Srugim: Not Kosher Ep. 4

Kosher observance is tested more ways than one, as Hodaya has a date with her non-religious crush, Nati is suspicious of the hospital cafeteria’s kosher certification, and Yifat pursues a date with one of her clients. Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

ILTV reports from Israel followed by our own JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader. Weeknights at 6:00pm

Tune in Thursdays for new discussions on Israel at War with JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern offers analysis of the Israel-Hamas war. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel that display heroism, unity and support. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

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

Yaakov Daniel - Fauda star

Yaakov Daniel, who plays a leading role in Fauda, the hit Israeli series streaming on Netflix, describes his personal story and his feelings for the series. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Gaylen Ross - Killing Kasztner

Filmmaker Gaylen Ross discusses the DVD release of her film Killing Kasztner, which describes how Israel Kasztner saved Jewish children from the Holocaust but was later accused of collaborating with the Nazis and murdered by Israeli fanatics. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Dalin - Jews on the Supreme Court

Rabbi and historian David Dalin discusses the contributions of the first three Jewish Supreme Court Justices -- Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo and Felix Frankfurter. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Jeffrey S. Gurock - Jews and America

Professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, Dr. Jeffrey S. Gurock describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Capitalism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses ways the Jewish Tradition relates to capitalism.
Sunday- 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Blessings

Rabbi Becher discusses the history and nuances of Jewish blessings — their Hebrew translations, etymology, and deeper meanings as reminders to appreciate and value everything we use, see, and encounter within our daily lives. Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 10

Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words "Purim" and "Passover" Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:00am

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

March for Israel - A conversation with Eric Fingerhut

President and CEO of JFNA Eric Fingerhut speaks about the crucial importance of American Jewry's support for Israel, and what he hopes for and expects for Tuesday's March on Washington. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - 8:00am & 5:30pm Monday - 1:30am, 12:30pm & 7:00pm Tuesday - 5:30am

Defending Israel with David Harris on Sunday and Wednesday nights

Avi Mayer: Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post, Avi Mayer joins David Harris to share insights from the frontlines of Israel reporting. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 2:30am & 2:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday- 2:00am & 11:30am Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 6:00pm

Rally Recap

David Harris discusses his experience at the March on Washington for Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 3:30am & 6:30pm

JEWISH BOOK MONTH

Hampton Authors: Maggie Haberman (Confidence Man) Pulitzer-Prize-winning NYT reporter and author Maggie Haberman talks about Confidence Man, her book that chronicles Donald Trump’s life and its meaning from his rise in NYC to his tortured post-presidency. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:30am & 10:30am Wednesday - 10:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbis Roundtable: Supporting Israel

A panel of esteemed clergy from Manhattan’s Upper East Side congregations, Rabbis Angela Buchdahl (Central Synagogue), Elliot Cosgrove (Park Ave Synagogue), and Chaim Steinmetz (Kehilath Jeshurun) discuss how the Jewish people as a family can and must support Israel during this tragic time. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am & 9:00am Thursday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 4:00pm

Fighting Fascism Symposium (3)

“Star-Spangled Fascists” - Fighting Fascism in the U.S. Panelists Anna Duensing (University of Virginia), Jeffrey Gurock (Yeshiva University), and Steven Ross (University of Southern California) examine the threat posed by fascist groups in the U.S., such as the German American Bund, Christian Front, the Silver Shirts, and survey the responses offered by Jewish Americans, whether through political activism, espionage, or journalism. With Moderator Marc Dollinger (San Francisco State University). Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm and Saturday - 7:00pm

Progressives and the War (SAPIR)

The war’s impact on the progressive community is discussed by Sheila Katz (National Council of Jewish Women), Joel Rubin (a founder of J Street and head of Jewish outreach for Bernie Sanders), with moderator Chanan Weissman (SAPIR) Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Rabbi Hartman on the War (Sinai Temple)

Rabbi Donniel Hartman (Shalom Hartman Institute) talks about the crisis in Israel and about the new possibilities that await if Israelis take control of their destiny not only through military force but through Torah ideas and values, with Rabbi Erez Sherman (Sinai Temple). Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 1:00pm Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 8:30am

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern offers analysis of the Israel-Hamas war. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Srugim: The Pond Corner Ep. 3

The plots thicken and boundaries are tested. Hodaya meets a handsome stranger on the bus -- will she cave in to curiosity? Yifat finds a way to confess her feelings for Nati and Amir needs a huge favor, but will Reut come through? Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

Good Week Israel

In the midst of a war, please tune-in to Good Week Israel for positive stories of heroism, unity and of support on a new episode this Monday. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week focused on social activism for the Jewish people.

Natan Sharansky

Soviet refusnik and dissident, Israeli political leader and human rights activist, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union as described in his book Never Alone. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 3:00pm

Avi Weiss

Pioneering rabbi and activist Avi Weiss, recalls the challenges and heroes of the Soviet Jewry movement including Avital and Natan Sharansky, Jacob Birnbaum and Glenn Richter. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Broza

International music star and peace activist David Broza performs two songs and discusses his album East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem, recorded with Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in East Jerusalem Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

How To Be A Kosher Spy

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmudic concept of violating Kashrut and other aspects of Jewish Law for a greater good, such as serving a secret agent in the Mossad. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

No Heavenly Voices

The Jewish tradition's mistrust of heavenly voices is the focus of a program Rabbi Becher calls, "Pious Disobedience or Don't Listen To Heavenly Voices.” Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 9

Learn to read Hebrew words used in the experience of Judaism, using the recently taught "Pay" and "Fay". Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

The Quad: Bearing Witness

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem), Ashira Solomon (political moderator) and Emily Schrader (journalist/activist) visit one of the October 7th massacre sites, Kibbutz Be’eri, and from the JNS studio they speak with cohost Vivian Bercovici (former Ambassador of Canada to Israel) about the rise of antisemitism worldwide. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 1:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 4:00pm & 10:00pm

Ron Prosor

Israel’s world-renowned ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, joins David Harris to discuss the Hamas-triggered war against Israel, Berlin’s response, and threats to Jewish life in Germany. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am & 2:00pm, Tuesday - 5:00am Thursday - 11:30am, Friday - 5:30am and Saturday - 7:00pm

Shahar Azani:David Harris joins Shahar Azani once again for discussion and analysis. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 1:30am & 2:30pm, Thursday - 11:00am Friday - 1:00pm and Saturday - 7:30pm

Hampton Authors: Meryl Ain (Shadows We Carry)

Author Meryl Ain talks about Shadows We Carry, her book that transports the reader into the multi-faceted lives of Jewish Holocaust survivors and their children during the 1960s and 70s in America. With Rabbi Avraham Bronstein in the Hampton Synagogue’s Author Discussion series. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 10:30am, Wednesday - 1:00pm, Saturday - 4:00pm

In the Spotlight: Spiked Antisemitism on Campus

At this most charged time for students on college campuses, Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Hillel directors Uri Cohen (Yale), Jenna Citron Schwab (Queens College) and Michael Simon (Northwestern) Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 4:00pm & 8:00pm

Fighting Fascism Symposium (2)

“The Empty Stomach of Germany” - Fighting Fascism in Europe

Panelists Michael Brenner (American University), Shira Klein (Chapman University), and Kenneth Moss (University of Chicago) discuss how European Jews initially responded to Nazism, fascism and other rightwing movements, and examine how those responses evolved as Europe descended into war in 1939. With moderator Jeffrey Veidlinger (University of Michigan). Part of a symposium from AJHS and CJH. Tuesday- 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am& 10:00am, Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Tune in Thursdays for new discussions on Israel at War with JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

As JBS continues to bring you information and analysis on the Israel-Hamas War, please watch for our Program Alert emails. Tune in to JBS often for updates as we pre-empt our regular schedule with special coverage

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern offers analysis during week 4 of the Israel-Hamas war Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Srugim: Sippuri Savtah (Grandmother's Stories) Ep. 2

In an episode of misinterpretations in the name of love, Nati seeks refuge from bachelorhood at Yifat's place, Hodaya faces a religious crisis, and Amir reads into Reut's request that he fix her bed. Wednesday - 5:30pm

Good Week Israel

In the midst of a war, please tune-in to Good Week Israel for positive stories of heroism, unity and of support on a new episode this Monday. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

*Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l, this week spotlighting topics of Israel, Kristallnacht and the Shoah:with Mark S. Golub *

Israelis Fight BDS

American-born Israelis Kayla Dulin and Josh Malchman, who served in the IDF as “Lone Soldiers” (with no family in Israel) and who are working to combat BDS on college campus, discuss their personal journeys and feelings for Israel. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Eugene Aryeh Lebovitz

Eugene Aryeh Lebovitz, commander of troops in Haifa during the 1947 War of Independence, reminisces about his survival at Auschwitz, his running the British blockade, and his ongoing work on behalf of Israel and Jewish life. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album

CEO of the Yiddishkayt Initiative and National Director of the Dachau Album Project, Avi Hoffman discusses his interfaith program centered on a unique document of Holocaust art and history, the Dachau Album, one of the most important Holocaust artifacts found since World War II. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm and Saturday - 6:00pm

Ernie Michel z”l - Kristallnacht Remembered

Ernie Michel z”l recalls witnessing his synagogue being burned to the ground and other experiences of Kristallnacht and the Shoah. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm and Saturday - 5:00am

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9:00am

Three Oaths

Rabbi Becher looks at the commandments relating to making Aliyah and living in Israel. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Danger Warnings

Rabbi Becher explores Talmudic teachings about whether tragedies are in the hands of heaven or man. Today (Sunday) - 9:35am Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm and Thursday - 7:00pm

From the Aleph-Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 8 Hebrew letters "Pay," "Fay," and "Final Fay" are introduced, along with the correct pronunciation of the Hebrew word for a festive Jewish holiday. Monday - 9:45am

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

ALL TIMES ARE ET

PROGRAMS

Defending Israel with David Harris, Natan Sharansky and Charles Small

David Harris is joined by two warriors for the Jewish people, Natan Sharansky, former prisoner of conscience and human rights activist, and Charles Small, a leading academic and executive director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP). Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am & 2:00pm, Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am

Alan Mendoza

David Harris sits with Alan Mendoza, co-founder of The Henry Jackson Society, Britain’s leading organization fighting for democracy and human rights, who discusses the explosion of antisemitism in the UK, its coverage in the media and prevalence on UK campuses. Sunday - 8:30pm Monday - 1:30am & 2:30pm, Tuesday - 5:30am & 10:30am Friday - 5:30am & 1:00pm

Shahar Azani

David Harris joins Shahar Azani in discussion during week 4 of the Hamas-triggered was with Israel. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 11:00am Friday - 5:00am & 1:30pm

Also this week on Defending Israel with David Harris: Columbia Law Students Wednesday 8:30pm, Thursday 1:30am

Top Story: Melanie Philips

Author and journalist Melanie Phillips joins Jonathan Tobin to discuss the eruption of antisemitism in Europe and the US, the murderous consequences of Western diplomacy, what Israel needs to do to end the circle of violence and more. Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 1:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 4:00pm and 10pm

Yehuda Kurtzer and Chanan Weissman (SAPIR)

Chanan Weissman, director of the SAPIR Institute, and Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, discuss Yehuda’s recent trip to Israel, the deep trauma facing Israelis and Jews in the Diaspora, and the ethical considerations of Israel’s military campaign against Hamas. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 2:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am, Thursday 10:00pm Saturday 7:00pm

In the Spotlight: Elana Stein Hain

Abigail Pogrebin sits with Elana Stein Hain, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America to discuss how our texts and teachings help us in difficult times.
Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Hirsch: Hamas Brutality

Rabbi Hirsch looks to the Torah for reasons yet to believe in humanity’s righteousness, even while contemplating the unfathomable brutality of October 7th. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 11:00am, Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm

Fighting Fascism Symposium (Opening Panel)

What is Fascism? Panelists tackle this question and explore the differences between fascism and other rightwing movements by exploring their ideological and historical origins from the interwar period up to the present, in the first panel of a symposium from the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) and Center for Jewish History (CJH). Tuesday- 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am and 10:00am, Thursday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Israel at War, A Writer's Perspective

Historian, author and Moment columnist Fania Oz-Salzberger discusses how she’s processing the Israel-Hamas war and how she decides what to share in her writing, with Moment Book and Opinion Editor Amy E. Schwartz, in a program of Moment Magazine. Wednesday- 7:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 7:00am, Friday - 4:00am and Saturday - 8:00pm.

Rabbi Brous: We’ve Lost So Much

In her remarks on Shabbat following the October 7th attacks, IKAR’s Rabbi Sharon Brous speaks of Jewish existential loneliness, collective sorrow, solidarity, and the Jewish values that should guide us during this tragic time. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:30am and Saturday - 1:30am, 8:30am & 4:00pm

“IN THE NEWS” COVERS ISRAEL AT WAR

Adi Vaxman - Operation IsraelAs Israel fights Hamas and with the risk of potential escalation, many came together locally to support the IDF. Adi Vaxman, an American-Israeli businesswoman and the volunteer founder of Operation Israel, shares her inspirational story. With Shahar Azani Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 2:30am, 11:30am Thursday 4:30am

Tune in Thursdays for new discussions on Israel at War with JBS hosts Shahar Azani or Teisha Bader Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud Micah Halpern offers analysis during week 4 of the Israel-Hamas war. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Srugim

Episode 1 In this pilot episode of the hit Israeli drama series Srugim, meet Yifat and Hodaya, and their friends Reut, Nati and Amir — five modern-Orthodox singles looking for love in Jerusalem as they approach the big 3-0. Monday - 4:00am & 4:30pm, Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00pm, Saturday - 5:00am

Srugim "Unraveled"

Teisha Bader brings her Israeli and American identities to bear as she is joined by Shira Kaplan, a young modern Orthodox professional living and dating in New York City, and by Laizy Shapiro, the creator of Srugim, to talk about the hit series and more. Sunday – (today) 10:30am & 10:30pm Monday - 4:30am, Wednesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 4:30pm, Saturday - 5:30am

Good Week Israel

In the midst of a war, please tune-in to Good Week Israel for positive stories of heroism, unity and of support on a new episode this Monday. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l about all things Israel — the people, history, security, and the wonders of the miraculous Jewish state.

A Soldier’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 Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

J.T. Rogers

J.T. Rogers, whose historical drama “Oslo” played at Lincoln Center, discusses how he chose to portray Israelis and Palestinians in his fictionalized account of the secret meetings in Norway that produced the Oslo Accords. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Ehud Diskin

Ehud Diskin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite who served as an IDF commander during the Yom Kippur War and is now a successful businessman, talks about his career and life philosophy. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Emanuel Aronson Rund

Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today.
Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
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JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Do Not Curse The Deaf Learn how the Talmud interprets the Biblical verse "You shall not curse the deaf nor put a stumbling block before the blind.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Rabbi Becher on Israel at War

Instead of his regular Talmud lesson, Rabbi Mordechai Becher offers remarks and prayers for Israel at War. Today (Sunday) - 9:35am Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Lesson 7 Learn three new Hebrew letters, "Gimmel," "Daled," and "Yud" . Monday - 9:45am Thursday - 10:00am

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

As we enter the third week of the Israel-Hamas war, JBS remains united with the people of Israel in our thoughts, prayers and in our programming. We hope you gain information, insights and comfort this week with JBS. Am Yisrael Chai.

Programs

Top Story: Israel will Destroy Hamas

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin speaks with Uri Kaufman, author of Eighteen Days in October: The Yom Kippur War and How It Created the Modern Middle East, about the parallels between the Hamas terror on October 7th and the attack 50 years ago Sunday - 7:00pm Monday - 5:00am, Tuesday - 2:00pm & Friday - 4:00pm

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York City, to discuss the dire need for the Jewish people to fight this tragic war, but to do so as Jews, guided by Jewish values. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am & Thursday - 2:00pm

Lebanon and Hezbollah: Danger on Israel’s Northern Border

Former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar discusses Hezbollah, its leaders, weapons arsenal, its domination of the Lebanese government and economy, Iran’s role and more, with Moment editor Nadine Epstein in a program of Moment Magazine. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 2:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 2:00pm & Saturday 8:00pm

Why No Mid-East Peace?

**Speaking from Congregation Beth El in Fairfield, CT in 2019, Mark S. Golub z”l presents the history of Israel, the reasons for its legitimacy, and the reasons why a two-state solution may never be possible. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 1:30am & 11:00am & Saturday 7:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris JBS strategic analyst David Harris shares his perspectives during week 3 of the Hamas-triggered war with Israel. With host Micah Halpern. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 2:30pm, Friday 10:00am & Saturday 4:30pm**

Remarks from Rabbi Buchdahl

Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl describes the new beginning that is happening for Israel as the light was separated from the dark on October 7th, and reminds her congregation of the power of words and truth, and how silence can enable evil and chaos. Thursday - 10:40am Friday - 11:00am

In the News covers Israel at War

Reservist Initiative

The star of “Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” (Netflix Israeli TV Series) Swell Ariel Or talks about her initiative helping Israeli reservists get back to Israel to serve in the IDF. With Teisha Bader Sunday - 5:30pm
Monday 8am, 4:30pm Wednesday 5:30am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern reports on an aspect of the Israel-Hamas war. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel

In the midst of a war, please tune-in to Good Week Israel for positive stories of heroism, unity and of support on a new episode this Monday. — Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Tovah Feldshuh

Actress Tovah Feldshuh discusses her acclaimed one-woman performance as Golda Meir in “Golda’s Balcony,” the longest one-woman performance in Broadway history for which she won the Drama Desk Award. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

The Authors

Israeli activist Einat Wilf and Israeli journalist Adi Schwartz discuss the Palestinian insistence on a “right of return” which a priori makes any peace agreement with Israel impossible – detailed in their book The War Of Return. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Natan Sharansky

In a special 2-hour feature edition of L’Chayim, Soviet Refusnik and Dissident, Israeli political leader and Jewish Agency Head, Natan Sharansky, details his life in the former Soviet Union described in his book Never Alone.
Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Lior Raz

The co-creator and star of Fauda, the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Lior Raz discusses how the action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am and Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am

Who's at Fault?

A classic scene from the movie "The Godfather," is used to study the Talmudic question, "who's responsible when one person orders another to do an evil deed?" Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Wednesday - 7:00pm

God or Man?

Warnings about potential dangers (and an exploration of whether tragedies are in the hands of heaven or man) are examined. Today (Sunday) - 9:35am Tuesday - 9:35am & 5:35pm and Thursday - 7:00pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 6 Discover the Hebrew letters "Nun," "Kaf," and “Chet.” Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 10:00am and Friday - 5:00am

Synagogue Services

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

JBS is privileged to be with you throughout these historic, tragic times. We hope our programming serves not only to inform and comfort, but also to arm you with the knowledge to explain the crisis to your elected officials, family, friends and neighbors.

HERE IS OUR UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY AND MONDAY OVERNIGHT

UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY OCT. 15

8:00am-ILTV News from Israel 8:30am-Eye Witness Accounts 9:00am-Talmud Prayers 9:30am-Talmud Study 10:00am-Future of Judaism 11:00am-Ethics of the IDF 12 Noon-L'Chayim: Aryeh Green 1:00pm-Noah's Flood & Climate Change 3:00pm-JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris 4:00pm-Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel 5:00pm-ILTV News from Israel 5:30pm-David Michaels-Bnai Brith 6:00pm-L'Chayim: Aryeh Green 7:00pm-Hezbollah Expert Tony Badran 8:00pm-92NY: Fauda 9:00pm-Film: Battle Over Soul 10:30pm-David Michaels-Bnai Birth 11:00pm-ILTV News from Israel 11:30pm-ILTV Insider

UPDATED SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY OCT. 16

12:00am-JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris 1:00am-Hezbollah Expert Tony Badran 2:00am-Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel 3:00am-ILTV News from Israel 3:30am-ILTV Insider 4:00am-Film: Battle Over Soul 5:30am-David Michaels-Bnai Brith

SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALL TIMES ARE ET

PROGRAMS:

Unpacked Israel: Yom Kippur War

The history and legacy of the Yom Kippur War of 1973 is explained in short videos from OpenDor Media. Sunday (tonight) - 10:30pm Tuesday - 2:30pm, Wednesday - 1:30am & 7:30pm Thursday - 10:30pm & Friday – 1:00am

Top Story: Hezbollah Expert Tony Badran

Will Hezbollah join the war against Israel? Has US foreign policy led to the emboldening of terrorists in the region? JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin is joined by Hezbollah expert Tony Badran for discussion. Sunday (tonight) 7:00pm Monday - 1:00am

In the Spotlight: Helen Schulman

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with bestselling author Helen Schulman about Lucky Dogs, her layered story of how trauma and self-preservation converge across decades and continents. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:30pm and Saturday at 5:30am & 4:00pm

Unpacked Israel: Golda Meir

Who was Golda Meir, what made her tick, and how should she be remembered? Tuesday - 7:45pm Wednesday - 2:00am, Thursday - 10:30am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern reports on an aspect of the Israel-Hamas war. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Largest Sukkah, Nobel Prize, Bruno Mars

Jerusalem march to the capital on Sukkot, largest sukkah unveiled in Safra Square, 2023 Nobel prize winners Kathleen Carrico and Drew Weissman for development of mRNA, Bruno Mars at Al-Khan Park, and the wine from the Jezreel Winery Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Conversations on issues of importance to the Jewish community with Mark S. Golub z”l

Aryeh Green Part 1

Aryeh Green, a policy advisor for Natan Sharansky and one who met with top Palestinians activists, analyses the failure of American Jewish leaders to build support for Israel. Sunday (today) - 12:00 Noon

Aryeh Green Part 2

Aryeh Green continues his discussion on the need for liberal Jews to be unwavering in their defense of Israel and dives into the story behind his book, My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land. Sunday (tonight) - 6:00pm

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin Hidden Jews in FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. of Russian-American Jewish Experience (RAJE), describes how the history of the Shoah was hidden from the Jews of the Soviet Union and how he escaped Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Yossi Beilin

One of Israel’s most creative career diplomats, Yossi Beilin (the architect of the Oslo Peace Process and Accords), discusses his participation in the Six Day War and the Yom Kippur War; and explains the rise and fall of Oslo. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Nancy Brinker

Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Koman organization, describes her devotion to helping women with breast cancer in tribute to her sister who died of the disease at 36; and why there is now a 99% survivor rate. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Dan Almagor-Tel Saki

On October 25, 1973, the Yom Kippur War ended in a cease fire. Dan Almagor describes the heroic defense of the IDF on the Golan Heights at the start of the war which prevented the Syrian Army from overrunning the north of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am and Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9:00am

Fake News & Privacy

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Torah values of confidentiality, privacy and honesty. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Wednesday - 7:00pm

Does the End Justify the Means?

When a sin is committed for the sake of a mitzvah, how does the Jewish tradition address the Issue? Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm and Thursday - 7:00pm

From the Aleph Bet

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 5

Learn the Hebrew letters Hay, Chet, and Raysh Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 10:00am and Friday - 5:00am

Jewish 101

Torah Poetry

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Traditions? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Friday - 1:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org