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JBS Highlights 7/2 - 7/8: July 4th, Re-Charging Reform Judaism, Nancy Spielberg, Jewish Contributions to Jazz, ‘Reckonings’

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

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Reckonings

Eric Goldman speaks with Karen Heilig, Assistant Executive Vice President of the Claims Conference and Co-Producer of ‘Reckonings,’ the untold true story of Jewish and German leaders meeting in secret to grapple with the first reparations in history. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

In the Spotlight: Nancy Spielberg

Award-winning documentary producer and the sister of acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, Nancy Spielberg discusses her work, her childhood and the intensity of learning her mother’s biggest secret— which she did for the first time by reading the script for ‘The Fabelmans,’ her brother’s Oscar-nominated drama based on their family. With Abigail Pogrebin Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

RE-CHARGING REFORM JUDAISM A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Rabbi Hirsch: Keynote

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers the keynote address for Re-Charging Reform Judaism, a conference of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue that convened clergy, educators and lay leaders to address the existential challenges facing the Reform Movement. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Plenum I: Zionism & Jewish Peoplehood

Rabbis Joshua M. Davidson (Temple Emanu-El, New York City), Matthew D. Gewirtz (B’Nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, NJ), and Tarlan Rabizadeh (American Jewish University) discuss the growing distance between North American liberal Jews and Israel, and their fraying connection with the concept of Jewish peoplehood. Tuesday - 7:45pm Wednesday - 1:45am & 1:45pm Thursday - 4:45am Friday - 9:45am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish American Contributions to the Jazz Tradition Presented on JBS with support from the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)

Co-directors of the Omni-American Future Project, Aryeh Tepper and Greg Thomas, explore stories of Jewish contributions to the history of jazz, each of which opens a door to the enduring cultural vitality of America's home-grown form of fine art. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 4:00am & 7:00pm

In the News:

In the News: Israel and the Ukraine

Between Ukraine's criticism of Israel, and its First Lady visit to the country in early June, what's happening in the relations between both countries? Lazar Berman, Times of Israel Diplomatic Correspondent, discusses the complexities. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud; Micah Halpern

Inside the Mossad - the Herculean escapades of Israel’s clandestine agency. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Ukraine’s first lady in Israel, Israeli Athletes in the Special Olympics

Cornea transplant recipients embrace family of brothers slain in terror attack; Ukraine’s first lady hopes for medical ties with the Israel; and thirty-five Israeli athletes compete in the Special Olympics in Berlin. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

William Langfan

World War II Veteran and Israeli activist William Langfan reflects on his time in the war and explains the chicanery behind the Palestine National Charter resolution. Sunday - 12 Noon Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

H. Alan Scott

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Monday - 3:00pm

David Wolpe

In this conversation with David Wolpe, the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles through June 2023, the renowned rabbi shares his perspectives on God, Orthodox Judaism, why faith matters, and other aspects of Jewish life today. Sunday - 6:00pm

Shelley Fisher

Known as "The Hebrew Hillbilly,” singer/songwriter/actress Shelley Fisher discusses growing up Jewish in the heart of the Mississippi Delta (Memphis, TN), her love of Jewishness, and how her Jewish heritage has influenced her career. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Jeffrey Gurock: Jews in America

For the July 4th holiday, Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Sheldon Harnick z"l

Tony Award-winning lyricist of ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ the late Sheldon Harnick z"l, describes his Jewish background, how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock, and tells stories about the beloved musical. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Uri Regev

President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, Rabbi Uri Regev discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Don't Argue (Korach)

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the way the Talmud deals with Korach's challenging Moses' authority Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Pray For State

Rabbi Becher discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Ritual Observance

A discussion of the importance of ritual observance in Judaism from a non-Orthodox perspective, and why such observance is critical to the future of the Jewish community. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Reckonings

Eric Goldman speaks with Karen Heilig, Assistant Executive Vice President of the Claims Conference and Co-Producer of ‘Reckonings,’ the untold true story of Jewish and German leaders meeting in secret to grapple with the first reparations in history. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

In the Spotlight: Nancy Spielberg

Award-winning documentary producer and the sister of acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, Nancy Spielberg discusses her work, her childhood and the intensity of learning her mother’s biggest secret— which she did for the first time by reading the script for ‘The Fabelmans,’ her brother’s Oscar-nominated drama based on their family. With Abigail Pogrebin Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

RE-CHARGING REFORM JUDAISM

A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Rabbi Hirsch: Keynote

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers the keynote address for Re-Charging Reform Judaism, a conference of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue that convened clergy, educators and lay leaders to address the existential challenges facing the Reform Movement. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Plenum I: Zionism & Jewish Peoplehood

Rabbis Joshua M. Davidson (Temple Emanu-El, New York City), Matthew D. Gewirtz (B’Nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, NJ), and Tarlan Rabizadeh (American Jewish University) discuss the growing distance between North American liberal Jews and Israel, and their fraying connection with the concept of Jewish peoplehood. Tuesday - 7:45pm Wednesday - 1:45am & 1:45pm Thursday - 4:45am Friday - 9:45am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish American Contributions to the Jazz Tradition

Presented on JBS with support from the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)

Co-directors of the Omni-American Future Project, Aryeh Tepper and Greg Thomas, explore stories of Jewish contributions to the history of jazz, each of which opens a door to the enduring cultural vitality of America's home-grown form of fine art. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 4:00am & 7:00pm

In the News: Israel and the Ukraine

Between Ukraine's criticism of Israel, and its First Lady visit to the country in early June, what's happening in the relations between both countries? Lazar Berman, Times of Israel Diplomatic Correspondent, discusses the complexities. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud; Micah Halpern Inside the Mossad - the Herculean escapades of Israel’s clandestine agency. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel : Ukraine’s first lady in Israel, Israeli Athletes in the Special Olympics Cornea transplant recipients embrace family of brothers slain in terror attack; Ukraine’s first lady hopes for medical ties with the Israel; and thirty-five Israeli athletes compete in the Special Olympics in Berlin. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

William Langfan

World War II Veteran and Israeli activist William Langfan reflects on his time in the war and explains the chicanery behind the Palestine National Charter resolution. Sunday - 12 Noon Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

H. Alan Scott

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Monday - 3:00pm

David Wolpe

In this conversation with David Wolpe, the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles through June 2023, the renowned rabbi shares his perspectives on God, Orthodox Judaism, why faith matters, and other aspects of Jewish life today. Sunday - 6:00pm

Shelley Fisher

Known as "The Hebrew Hillbilly,” singer/songwriter/actress Shelley Fisher discusses growing up Jewish in the heart of the Mississippi Delta (Memphis, TN), her love of Jewishness, and how her Jewish heritage has influenced her career. Monday - 9:00pm (6:00pm PT) Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Dr. Jeffrey Gurock: Jews in America

For the July 4th holiday, Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Sheldon Harnick z"l

Tony Award-winning lyricist of ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ the late Sheldon Harnick z"l, describes his Jewish background, how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock, and tells stories about the beloved musical. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Uri Regev

President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, Rabbi Uri Regev discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Don't Argue (Korach)

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the way the Talmud deals with Korach's challenging Moses' authority Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Pray For State

Rabbi Becher discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Ritual Observance

A discussion of the importance of ritual observance in Judaism from a non-Orthodox perspective, and why such observance is critical to the future of the Jewish community. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am 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**

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

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