Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, Hotwire Channel 269 SD Digital Access Tier, DirecTV 388 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire and www.jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other providers, go to www.jbstv.org

In The News: Israeli Field Hospital in Ukraine

In this special ITN, Shahar Azani speaks with Galit Peleg, of Israel’s International aid agency MASHAV, who is on the ground in Western Ukraine, operating the newly-opened Israeli field hospital and overseeing humanitarian operations on the ground. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm

Rabbi on the Sidelines: Phil Martelli

Phil Martelli, University of Michigan and St. Joseph's University basketball coach, joins Rabbi Sherman to discuss Coaches vs Cancer, the state of college basketball today, the impact he’s had on the Philadelphia community on and off the court and more. Follow on Twitter @RabbiESherman, Instagram @rabbi_erez_sherman, and Facebook @SinaiTempleLA. Sunday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

FIDF Live: Spotlight on Women

Meet the first-ever female Battalion Commander in the Artillery Corps, the first female Combat Doctor in the Paratroopers Brigade and other women breaking through the glass ceiling, in this celebration of female soldiers of the IDF. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 10:35am Friday - 10:30am

In The Spotlight: Musician

Abigail Pogrebin sits with acclaimed musicians Elana Arian, Joey Weisenberg and Noah Aronson to discuss how their work has changed the ritual landscape, how they view the links between music and prayer, and more. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

Rabbi Hirsch: Between Israel and Ukraine

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch describes his growing frustration over watching the Ukraine crisis from afar, and shares his plans for a humanitarian mission to Poland and the Ukraine border at the end of April. Tuesday- 7:00pm & 2:30am Wednesday - 10:00am & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 5:30am & 4:00pm

Shaping An Omni-American Future (Part 2)

Author Thomas Chatterton Williams headlines a diverse group of artists, musicians and thinkers in part two of a program fighting racism and antisemitism, celebrating the power of culture, and offering perspectives on a shared “omni-American” future. From The American Sephardi Federation, The Jazz Leadership Project and the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Global Perspectives: Dov Hikind

Former democratic NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind discusses the rising antisemitism in the US and why the perpetrators are never talked about or prosecuted; the alarming shift of the Democratic party away from Israel; the new Iran deal and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am

Top Story: Melanie Phillips

Jonathan Tobin discusses the new respect given to nationalism amid the wave of sympathy for Ukraine, and why Zionism is just as deserving of support, and also analyzes Zelensky’s speech to the Knesset before being joined by columnist Melanie Phillips to discuss the latest about Israel and Ukraine, Biden’s attitudes and determination to push ahead with a new round of appeasement of Iran, and more. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am

In The News: Jewish Agency Aid to Ukraine

The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Yigal Palmor discusses his organization’s campaign to help Jews make Aliyah now from the Ukraine and Russia, their work to keep Jews safe, and their efforts to assist all Ukrainian refugees. With Shahar Azani. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud

*Micah discusses Ukrainian President Zelensky's persistent request that the U.S. and NATO enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine, and why it has so far been a prudent move to not do so, given the types of direct conflicts with Russian troops it would surely invite. Micah also analyzes a new opinion piece by Ben-Dror Yemini about the Ukrainian people's inalienable right to self-determination, which he compares to the Palestinian situation. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm *

On L’Chayim

Tal Keinan - Part 1

Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of God Is In The Crowd, explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.” Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon

Tal Keinan - Part 2
Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm

Talia Carner - Hotel Mosco

Author Talia Career describes her Israeli family history that goes back seven generations; her response to anyone who questions Israel's legitimacy; and how her novel Hotel Moscow is based on her own trip to Russia in 1993. Monday - 3:00pm

Orin Wolf - “The Band’s Visit”

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.” Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm

Stuart Weinblatt - Confronting Illness

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, author of Living In The Shadow of Death, describes his experience with cancer and discusses the Jewish tradition’s understanding of prayer and the power of community in the healing process. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Anat Hoffman - Voices of Israel

Women of the Wall Founder Anat Hoffman discusses her background in social protest and her views on ultra-Orthodox political control of aspects of Israeli life. Wednesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Larry Ruttman - Jews in Baseball

For the 2022 Opening Day of the MLB, revisit Larry Ruttman discussing his book on Jews in baseball, American Jews and America's Game Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 14

Hebrew letters "Final Nun" and "Tzadee" ("Final Tzadee"), and the concluding phrases of two Jewish blessings are taught on this episode of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1, a JBS production on understanding Hebrew. Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 4:00am

Talmud Study: Genetic Screening

The Jewish obligation to use the benefits of modern medicine is explained. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Study Party

In celebration of "Siyum Hashas," the moment concluding the 7.5 year study cycle of the entire Talmud, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the meaning behind the joyous occasion. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Wednesday - 7:30pm

Jewish 101: Preparing for Sinai

A dramatic telling of what it was like for the Children of Israel to stand at "Sinai" to hear the voice of God, and how the rabbis explain that each person "heard" God in his own way that day. A JBS original series with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 11:00am Friday - 5:00am

92nd Street Y: Rabbi Israel Meir Lau

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv Rabbi Meir Lau (formerly chief rabbi of Israel) describes his miraculous survival as a young child in Auschwitz and shares tales of his storied rabbinic career in conversation with Rabbi Menachem Genack at the 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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