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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/22 – 12/28
Posted by Vlada Barash on 12/20/2024 @ 05:31 PM
Celebrating Chanukah on JBS
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Light the Menorah with JBS
Tune in every night at 5:30pm & 10:00pm for Chanukah Candle Lighting with your favorite JBS hosts.
Sunday December 22
Chabad Telethon
The annual Chabad of Mineola Telethon hosted by Rabbi Anchelle Perl, rabbi of Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad of Mineola, NY. Sunday - 7:00pm
Monday December 23
FIDF Briefing
FIDF CEO Steve Weil tells the "real story" of Chanukah, and discusses its ramifications for Israel. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yair Rosenberg
Yair Rosenberg, a writer covering politics, culture and religion for publications such as The Atlantic, Tablet and The New York Times, discusses his love of music and latest album release, Az Yashir: Songs for Shabbos, a collection of modern melodies for traditional Shabbat songs. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm
Tuesday December 24
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: A conversation with lifelong Israel advocate and ISGAP Vice Chair David Harris, from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies.
Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Manis Friedman
Rabbi Manis Friedman, world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, and the most popular rabbi on YouTube joins Justin to discuss Chanukah, marriage, service and the goal of life. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday December 25
Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada
Dalia Ziada, Egyptian writer and human rights activist, joins David Harris to discuss the changing relationship between Egypt and Israel and the current situation in the Middle East Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am; Friday - 5:00am
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Rabbi Hirsch shares a thought-provoking sermon with his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 4:30am & 11:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm
Thursday December 26
In Memoriam
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Richard Lewis, Joe Lieberman, and Teri Garr are among those in the Jewish world remembered for good in our 2024 In Memoriam. Thursday - 6:30pm; Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm
The Triumph of Life, and of Love: Yitz Greenberg and Shai Held
Rabbis Yitz Greenberg and Shai Held, who each published major works in Jewish thought in 2024, come together for a freewheeling discussion about Judaism's celebration of life, its insistent focus on love, and the relationship between these two ideas, in a program of Hadar. Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt:David Lichtenstein
Jonah sits with Haredi podcaster and real estate mogul David Lichtenstein to explore the complexities of Jewish law, intermarriage, Sabbath observance and more while uncovering how faith and spirituality shape both personal and professional life. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSI
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern reflects on the profound impact of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z"l, exploring how his story has become a powerful emblem of the hostage crisis and the tragedy of 10/7. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
Chanukah Schedule
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday at 6:00pm, Wednesday - Friday at 6pm ILTV News only & Sunday at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Raphael Shore
Rabbi Raphael Shore discusses his film-based organizations, “Jerusalem U” and “The Clarion Project,” and the work he is doing to educate Jews and to expose the dangers of Islamic extremism. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rob Mathes
Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Ken Brander
Rabbi Kenneth Brander, who leaves Y.U. to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the Pres. and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Julie Budd
Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her Jewish identity and her feelings for Israel; and discusses her perspective as a successful performer and her relationship to Frank Sinatra. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Do A Favor
What one does or does not owe a person who does one a favor is the topic of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud lesson on this week's "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
On Treating Gentile
Rabbi Becher discusses what the Torah, Talmud, and various rabbinical sources teach about the relationship between Jews and Gentiles and the Jews' responsibility to other peoples of the world. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Miracles
A lesson in how the quintessential midrashic story of Nachshon at the Red Sea reveals the Jewish Tradition's sense of miracles. Monday - 9:00am
Chanukah
From an adult perspective, learn the history, the story, and the celebrations of Hanukkah, and why it is the quintessential expression of Jewish identity and the American principle of religious freedom. Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/15 – 12/21
Posted by Vlada Barash on 12/13/2024 @ 03:50 PM
On JBS: A new documentary from Raphael Shore; Elliott Abrams; Rabbi Brous; YU Basketball
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday December 15
JFNA GA 2024: Rabbinic Roundtable
Max Webb Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple David Wolpe leads a discussion with Rabbi Sharon Brous, senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, and Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 2:30pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday – 2:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 10:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm
Jewish Values vs Jewish Interests: Yehuda Kurtzer
Shalom Hartman Institute President Yehuda Kurtzer reflects on this post-election moment, offering a new framework to ensure the future vitality of American Judaism and prevent America from becoming merely a “diaspora.” Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm; Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 5:00am; Wednesday - 1:00pm; Friday - 2:00pm
Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred
Documentary
Delve into the roots of antisemitism in this film that provides a fresh and empowering perspective on the world’s oldest hatred.
Sunday - 9:00pm; Monday - 12:00am & 1:00pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm
Film Discussion
Tragic Awakening producer Raphael Shore sits with Teisha to discuss the film and his dedication to combating antisemitism.
Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 8:30pm
Monday December 16
FIDF Briefing
FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the latest developments in Israel’s ongoing multi-front conflict. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Elliott Abrams
Abby sits with politician, lawyer and senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, Elliott Abrams, to discuss his strategies for strengthening Jewish identity through education, immersive experiences, and community engagement. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm
Tuesday December 17
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Jonathan Spyer
Insights from British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs Jonathan Spyer (Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security) for ISGAP. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:30am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Dyonna Ginsburg - Jewish Global Impact After Oct 7##
Dyonna Ginsberg, CEO of OLAM, joins Justin to discuss Jewish and Israeli tikkun olam, and to examine how this work has evolved since October 7.. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday December 18
Defending Israel with David Harris: Mark Dubowitz
CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Mark Dubowitz joins David Harris for an in-depth discussion on the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East today. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm
Yeshiva University Basketball
The YU Maccabees face off against the University of Saint Joseph at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Wednesday - 8:00pm
Thursday December 19
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Zhailon Levingston
Jonah sits with Broadway director Zhailon Levingston, a rising young star in the New York theater scene, to discuss the dynamics of Black-Jewish solidarity and the power of art and theater to foster dialogue and bridge communities. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah examines the possibilities for Syria's future in the wake of Assad's departure, revealing surprising potential outcomes. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Herbert Block - American Zionism
Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Harriet Schleifer
The Chair of the AJC’s Board of Governors, Harriet Schleifer, discusses the key challenges facing American Jewish life including the lack of education in the Jewish community and the lack of engagement of Jewish youth. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Andrew Kligerman
Andrew Kligerman, former national board member of StandWithUs, discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Importance of Dignity
The Jewish value of protecting a person's dignity, and how this reflects the Jewish emphasis on "free will," is presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Kopi Luwak and the Kashrut of Coffee
Can a non-kosher animal produce a by-product that is kosher? Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish Tradition treats issues related to the Laws of Kashrut Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Exodus part 1
What it means to be a "Jew" according to the Jewish Tradition, and Jewish sensitivity to the pain of one's enemies, are explored through the Exodus story using rabbinic commentary of the midrash. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/08 – 12/14
Posted by Vlada Barash on 12/06/2024 @ 04:53 PM
Sabbath Queen; Kirsten Gillibrand; American Values, Religious Voices
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday December 8
JFNA GA 2024
Political Roundtable
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and commentator George Will discuss key issues facing America and the Jewish community, with JFNA President and CEO Eric Fingerhut. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 2:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 6:30pm; Friday - 12:30pm
Monday December 9
FIDF Briefing
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for analysis Amichai Stein, diplomatic correspondent for Israeli television channel Kan 11. Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Andres Spokoiny
Abby is joined by Argentinian-born Andrés Spokoiny, President of the Jewish Funders Network, to discuss his book Tradition and Transition, and how Jewish communities can balance heritage and modernity in world that demands it. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm;Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:00pm
Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Sabbath Queen
Filmmaker Sandi DuBowski and Rabbi Amichau Lau-Lavie sit with Eric to discuss Sabbath Queen, their epic documentary that follows Lau-Lavie’s 20-year journey from radical drag queen to influential Rabbi of a God-optional, artist-driven synagogue. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am; Saturday -8:00pm
Tuesday December 10
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Ansel Brown
At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Ansel K. Brown (North Carolina Central University) examines the deep-rooted hatred driving the global rise in antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Gila Fine
Author Gila Fine (Pardes Institute) uses the example of female archetypes in rabbinic literature to show Justin how Talmud stories often defy expectations, not only challenging what they seem to convey but revealing the complete opposite. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday December 11
Defending Israel with David Harris: Sarah Idan
David Harris speaks with Sarah Idan, Iraqi-American activist, TV host, and former beauty pageant titleholder, whose Iraqi citizenship was revoked in 2019 after she voiced support for Israel at the UN. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 7:30pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch
Rabbi Hirsch shares a thought-provoking sermon with his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm; Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 11:00am & 2:30pm; Friday - 11:00am
Hineni: American Values, Religious Voices
Rabbi Andrea Weiss (HUC-JIR) leads a nonpartisan discussion on finding common ground and fostering civic engagement through a religious lens, in a program of Central Synagogue. Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 9:00pm
Thursday December 12
Authors Discussion: Daniel Schulman
Daniel Schulman joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss The Money Kings, his epic narrative tracing the rise of German-Jewish financial dynasties, their impact on Wall Street, and the challenges they faced as Jews in Gilded Age America. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 8:30am; Saturday - 8:30pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Michael Solomonov
Jonah sits with Michael Solomonov, chef and owner of Philadelphia’s renowned Israeli restaurant Zahav, cookbook author, and champion of Israel’s extraordinary, diverse culinary landscape. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern examines the trial of 100-year-old Gregor Formanek for aiding in over 3,000 murders at Sachsenhausen, weighing the ethical and legal questions surrounding age and time limits in Holocaust justice. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Paula Eiselt
Filmmaker Paula Eiselt discusses 93 Queen, her documentary which follows an Orthodox mother of six, Rachel “Ruchie” Frier, on her quest to create a female ambulance service, which evokes fierce opposition from her Chasidic community. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Vivian Lazar
Director of the HaZamir international Jewish teen choir, Vivian Lazar, describes her Jewish background and the way HaZamir touches Jewish hearts, builds bridges between American and Israeli teens, and strengthens Jewish identity. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Steve Israel
Political commentator, lobbyist, former politician, and author Steven Israel discusses anti-Semitism in America and the evil of money in politics. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
Helen Nash
Cookbook author Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote her book New Kosher Cuisine. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Changes & Grow
Drawing from a series of traditional commentaries, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic notion of a person's ability to change and grow through one's actions and prayers. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
In Heaven's Hands
Rabbi Becher discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Choosing Jewish
Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l uses the Exodus story to explore what it means to be a Jew through a discussion of the Tenth Plague, the mezuzah, and the rabbinic notion of a Jew's "choosing" to be part of the Jewish People. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am;Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/01 – 12/07
Posted by Vlada Barash on 11/29/2024 @ 04:09 PM
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Sunday December 1
Israeli President Isaac Herzog
In his first major address in the U.S. since the October 7th attacks, Israeli President Isaac Herzog implores American leaders and all assembled at the JFNA GA to keep fighting for the Jewish people. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Monday - 5:30pm; Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm; Wednesday - 7:30pm; Thursday - 7:30am & 2:30pm; Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Monday December 2
FIDF Briefing
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined in discussion by Eric Mandel, Founder and Director of MEPIN (Middle East Political and Information Network). Monday - 7:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Amir Tibon
Abby is joined by Israeli journalist Amir Tibon to discuss The Gates of Gaza, his book detailing his family's survival during the October 7th attacks and the deep-seated roots of the conflict. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm
Eric Goldman's Jewish Cinematheque: Nathan-ism
Eric Goldman speaks with Elan Golod, a former IDF soldier and director of Nathan-ism, his documentary about a Jewish soldier who chronicled the Nuremberg Trials through a self-invented art form. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am; Wednesday - 5:30am
Tuesday December 3
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Izabella Tabarovsky & Meng Yang
Izabella Tabarovsky (Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center) and Meng Yang (Peking University, China) offer insights at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies. Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am; Thursday - 4:00pm; Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jonah Platt
Justin is joined by actor, artist, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt, host of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, a series exploring Jewish identity airing on JBS. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am; Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm; Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday December 4
Defending Israel with David Harris
Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm; Thursday - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm; Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Why Conspiracies
Robert Siegel discusses the nationwide and global impact of conspiracy theories with panelists Jesselyn Cook (Harvard University), David G. Rand (M.I.T.) and Nancy L. Rosenblum (Harvard University). Wednesday - 8:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am; Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm
Thursday December 5
Authors Discussion: Julie Satow
Award-winning journalist and author Julie Satow joins Rabbi Avraham Bronstein to discuss When Women Ran Fifth Avenue, her novel about the golden age of American department stores and the visionary women who led them. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Patricia Heaton
Actress Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) joins Jonah Platt to discuss her outspoken advocacy for Israel and the importance of non-Jewish voices standing up for the Jewish community. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm; Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm; Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern explores why a study found one-third of U.S. teens sympathize with Hamas and what it reveals about challenges in educating Jewish youth. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm; Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Avi Hoffman - Dachau Album
Actor, producer, and Jewish culture preservationist Avi Hoffman shares the story and impact of the Dachau Album, one of the most important Holocaust artifacts found since World War II, containing artwork and photographs. Monday - 9:00pm; Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Stephen Schwartz
The composer and lyricist of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, describes creating the music for the iconic Broadway musical, now a major motion picture, and how Jewish values have shaped his life and work. Tuesday - 9:00pm; Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Danny Ayalon on Peace
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States and former Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel Danny Ayalon, discusses the difficulties inherent in reaching a peace agreement with the Palestinians. Wednesday - 9:00pm; Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm; Saturday - 6:00pm
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. Thursday - 9:00pm; Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf:Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Big Love
Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores this question using Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:00am; Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Cars & Moral Choices
Rabbi Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars. Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Confronting Pharaoh
The Jewish Tradition's reading of the Exodus story and the rabbinic view of what it means to be a "Jew" reveals much in this lesson about the Jewish understanding of God. Monday - 9:00am; Thursday - 9:00am; Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/24 – 11/30
Posted by Vlada Barash on 11/22/2024 @ 05:49 PM
On JBS: Thanksgiving Week New Programs
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
FEATURED THIS WEEK
Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony analyzes the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with legal scholar Professor Avi Bell. Sunday - 10:00am & 4:00pm, Monday - 1:00pm,Tuesday - 5:00am & 4:00pm
Julie Platt & Sheryl Sandberg
At the 2024 General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America, JFNA Board Chair Julie Platt is joined by former Meta COO and proud Zionist Sheryl Sandberg. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Tuesday - 1:00am, 2:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 8:30am
Giving Thanks: People of the Cook
The American Thanksgiving menu gets an Israeli twist as President of the Shalom Hartman Institute Yehuda Kurtzer and Rabbi-Chef Nissimmi Naim Naor collaborate to create a unique holiday meal. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 5:30pm, Friday - 11:00am
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Leaders and members of Central Synagogue and Saint Peter's Church come together in a spirit of gratitude and fellowship for the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Thursday - 9:00am & 6:30pm, Friday – 12:30pm
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Monday November 25
FIDF Briefing
FIDF CEO Steve Weil is joined for updates and analysis on the Israel-Hamas war. Monday - 7:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am, Wednesday - 1:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg
Renowned scholar, author and theologian Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg joins Abby to discuss “The Triumph of Life,” his defining work on Judaism’s evolving partnership with God, focused on bringing life, dignity, and compassion into the world through the covenant. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am, Thursday - 2:00pm, Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm, Saturday - 7:00pm
Tuesday November 26
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: David Patterson
David Patterson, (Hillel A. Feinberg Distinguished Chair in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas) discusses strategies for combating antisemitism at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 4:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 4:00pm, Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Ari Lamm - How Judaism Has Shaped America
Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, Chief Executive of BZ Media, joins Justin to discuss how Jewish ideas have shaped world and American history, including American government, the first Thanksgiving, and American universities. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am, 1:00pm & 7:00pm, Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm, Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Wednesday November 27
Defending Israel with David Harris
Lifelong Jewish frontline activist David Harris is joined by Arsen Ostrovsky, renowned human rights attorney and CEO of the International Legal Forum. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm, Friday - 5:00am, Saturday - 8:00pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Mark Wilf
Co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings and Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors, Mark Wilf, joins Jonah this Thanksgiving to explore Jewish identity, sports, and more. Wednesday - 8:00pm, Thursday - 10:30am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm, Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah examines the misuse of the term "pogrom" by politicians and commentators, setting the record straight on its true meaning and historical significance. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm, Friday - 5:30am, Saturday - 5:30pm
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Wednesday at 6:00pm & Sunday at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
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.” Monday - 9:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Tal Keinan Part 2
Part two of a conversation with Tal Keinan, author of “God Is In The Crowd.” Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Jews of Harlem
Jeffrey S. Gurock, Libby M. Klaperman Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University discusses the evolution of the Jewish community of Harlem, New York – and the revival of Jewish in life in Harlem today. Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Joe Lieberman z"l
Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman z'l reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Brutal Honesty, Loving Lies
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how the Talmud requires that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am, Monday - 4:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Saul and David
Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book or Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am, Monday - 4:30am, Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: Jewish Tradition and midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
God's Second Name
Study the two names of God given to Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3) that serve as the basis for the Jewish understanding of the reality of God. Monday - 9:00am, Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/17 – 11/23
Posted by Vlada Barash on 11/15/2024 @ 05:24 PM
On JBS: Rabbis Greenberg, Buchdahl, Cosgrove, Hirsch; YU Basketball; Violins of Hope
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Yeshiva University Basketball
The YU Maccabees tip off against Oglethorpe University at the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Sunday - 1:00pm
FIDF Briefing
FIDF CEO Steven Weil is joined by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan to discuss the latest developments in Israel’s ongoing multi-front conflict. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 10:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Joshua Leifer - Tablets Shattered (Part 2)
In part two of Abby’s conversation with Tablets Shattered author Joshua Leifer, he delves into his transformative political journey shaped by his on-the-ground reporting in Israel and shares his perspective on the future of American Jewish identity. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Violins of Hope##
Teisha Bader is joined by award-winning conductor and arts leader Helen Cha-Pyo, and others involved in the “Violins of Hope” project, where restored Holocaust - era instruments now serve as powerful symbols of resilience and remembrance. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 4:30am & 9:30pm
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Amy Elman
Amy Elman, Senior Research Fellow at the Weber School in Social Science at Kalamazoo College, discusses strategies for combating antisemitism during her presentation at the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Yitz Greenberg - The Triumph of Life Part 2: How Judaism Can Win
In Part 2 of Justin’s discussion with the preeminent Jewish theologian Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, they explore what “Triumph” means in Judaism and the Jewish approach to transforming society. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern
Micah Halpern passionately shares why he is proud to be Jewish, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one’s Jewish identity and support for Israel amidst rising anti-Semitism. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 2:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris
David Harris is joined by renowned French philosopher, writer, and public intellectual Bernard-Henri Lévy, who brings his unique perspectives to a discussion of his book "Israel Alone." Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Here We Go Again
In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Hirsch reacts to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential elections. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 10:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am & 9:00pm
For Such a Time as This: Rabbis Buchdahl and Cosgrove
In a program from Central Synagogue in New York City, Rabbis Angela Buchdahl (Central Synagogue) and Elliot Cosgrove (Park Avenue Synagogue) dig deep into the Jewish tradition’s treasure trove of wisdom and history to help lead us through this fraught and potential-filled time. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm
Jewish Book Month: Authors Discussion - Stephen Fried
Celebrating JFK's legacy in mental health advocacy during the anniversary week of his assassination, award-winning healthcare journalist Stephen Fried joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss Profiles in Mental Health Courage, a powerful collection inspired by JFK’s Profiles in Courage, capturing the resilience and bravery of Americans with mental illness. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Zoë Buckman##
Jonah explores Jewish identity with British artist, photographer, and writer Zoë Buckman, diving into her experiences as a multidisciplinary artist with roots in both Jewish and British culture. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Itzhak Perlman
The world's greatest living violinist, Itzhak Perlman, sits with Mark S. Golub z"l at Juilliard to talk about upon his early life and Jewish background and reflects upon his personal musical journey that has established him as a musical genius. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Helen Nash
The author of New Kosher Cuisine, Helen Nash discusses her personal Jewish journey and why she wrote the most recent of her three kosher cookbooks. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Jerome Chanes on JFK and Israel
On the Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, Texas (November 22, 1963), Prof. Jerome Chanes of the Center for Jewish Studies at CUNY's Gradate Center discusses the profound positive impact President Kennedy had on U.S.-Israeli relations. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Ayelet Zurer###
Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art, and describes portraying the Haredi widow "Elisheva" on the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Shtisel.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf: Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Marriage
"Eight Blessings One Wedding," on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Disputed Property
The Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims is discussed. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101: A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
Name of God
When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltimetelevision channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/10 – 11/16
Posted by Vlada Barash on 11/08/2024 @ 05:15 PM
On JBS: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg; YU Basketball; Gail Simmons; Natan Sharansky
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Joshua Leifer - Tablets Shattered##
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by journalist Joshua Leifer to discuss Tablets Shattered, his personal exploration of the American Jewish experience and its evolution from mid-20th century pillars of identity to today's multifaceted and divided landscape. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Jewish Cinematheque: Géza Röhrig - “After”##
Géza Röhrig, Hungarian poet and actor ("Son of Saul") joins Eric Goldman to discuss “After: Poetry Destroys Silence,” the experimental film from artist Richard Kroehling about the critical need for poetry as a means of remembering and addressing trauma. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 11:00am Saturday - 8:30pm
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Natan Sharansky & Jonathan Spyer
Interviews with Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP; former political prisoner and human rights activist) and Jonathan Spyer (Journalist of Middle Eastern Affairs; Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, Jerusalem, Israel) from the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute for Curriculum Development in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 4:30am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:30pm Friday - 7:00am Saturday - 9:00pm
Yeshiva University Basketball
Tune in for the season opener of MacsLive on JBS as the outstanding Yeshiva University Maccabees men's basketball team takes on Springfield College in their first home game of the 2024-2025 season. Tuesday - 8:00pm
Thinking Out Loud
Micah examines the strategic motivations behind Israel's operations across several hostile fronts, including Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and Iran. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris##
David Harris reflects on the recent election results with Sam Markstein, National Political Director and Spokesperson for the Republican Jewish Coalition. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Yitz Greenberg - The Triumph of Life Part 1: Choosing Life
Rabbi Irving ‘Yitz’ Greenberg, one of the most influential Jewish thinkers of the past half century, joins Justin to celebrate the release of his magnum opus, “The Triumph Of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism,” and describes how all of Jewish theology and practice is ultimately about choosing life. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Jewish Book Month: Authors Discussion - Bishop Robert Stearns
Christian leader and Eagles' Wings founder Bishop Robert Stearns joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss Rise and Rebuild, his book that offers readers spiritual guidance and empowering lessons to access their God-given strength to overcome adversity. Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Gail Simmons
Jonah talks Jewish identity and more with food writer, cookbook author, and a permanent judge on Bravo's Emmy-winning series Top Chef since the show's inception in 2006, Gail Simmons. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Michael Taylor - Survivor & War Hero###
Holocaust survivor and war veteran Michael Taylor, with his son Shannon, shares his remarkable story of escaping concentration camps, rescuing fellow Jews, sailing to Palestine and fighting in the Haganah in the Independence War. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Nancy Spielberg
Nancy Spielberg describes growing up Jewish in Phoenix with her brother Steven, and discusses "Who Will Write Our History," her documentary about the Oyneg Shabes, a clandestine group of Warsaw Ghetto Jews who documented Nazi atrocities.
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Shai Held, Part 2
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.. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
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 & 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Morality in Shoah
As we commemorate Kristallnacht, Rabbi Mordechai Becher reviews Talmudic examples of how one maintains moral integrity and Jewish identity in extreme circumstances. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:30pm
Binding of Isaac###
Rabbi Becher's Talmudic insights into the story of the Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," as we prepare for parsha Vayera. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm
Jewish 101 - A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of
the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l##
Binding of Isaac
As we prepare to read parsha Vayera, Mark S. Golub z"l discusses rabbinic interpretations to The Akedah, which for many is the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time, and how it remains a powerful message for today. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/03 – 11/09
Posted by Vlada Barash on 11/01/2024 @ 05:25 PM
On JBS: Presidential Election; Israeli legacies; Jewish Book Month begins
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Good for the Jews, Good for America?
Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the challenges confronting both Israel and American democracy today, and the very real emerging partisanship around Israel in U.S. politics, in a program from the Shalom Hartman Institute on Heading to the Polls: American Jewish Civics in a Post-October 7 World. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 10:30am Tuesday - 4:00pm Wednesday - 1:30pm Saturday - 3:30am
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Benjamin Resnick - Next Stop##
Abby Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi and author Benjamin Resnick to discuss "Next Stop", his dystopian novel about a world in turmoil after Israel disappears into a black hole, sparking questions of faith, survival, and conspiracy on a global scale. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Matthew Lieberman##
Matthew Lieberman, son of the late Senator Joe Lieberman, joins Teisha Bader to discuss his father’s final book, "Faith's Answers to America's Political Crisis", which presents his father’s vision for overcoming partisan gridlock and incivility in American politics through shared religious values. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 11:30am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 4:30am
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Uzi Rabi - Hamas Indoctrination
Professor Uzi Rabi, Director of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University, presents a lecture titled "Hamas Indoctrination: De-humanizing the Jews". Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Rosenn - Jewish Interest-Free Loans
For the majority of Americans, the economy is the number one issue in this election cycle. Justin is joined by Rabbi David Rosenn, President and CEO of the Hebrew Free Loan Society, which creates economic stability and opportunity for lower income New Yorkers within and beyond the Jewish community through interest-free loans, and is one of over 20 Jewish free loan societies across North America. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thinking Out Loud
Micah analyzes the recent boost in Israel’s global reputation following strategic actions, such as the recent precision strike on Hezbollah leadership, intensified operations against Iran, and the targeted killing of Yahya Sinwar. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris: Einat Wilf
David Harris speaks with the compelling former MK and best-selling author Einat Wilf about her perspectives on Israel post-October 7. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: On The Character of Man
Rabbi Ammi Hirsch reflects on humanity’s paradox of high self-image versus our capacity for harm, emphasizing for his congregation in this election moment: “We are not destined for evil; we have the ability to choose.” Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 9:15pm
Jewish Book Month: Authors Discussion - Rabbi Shai Held##
As we begin Jewish Book Month, Rabbi Avraham Bronstein is back with another season of conversations with outstanding Jewish authors. This week, Rabbi Dr. Shai Held visits The Hampton Synagogue to discuss his book "The Meaning of Judaism Is Love". Thursday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 8:30am Saturday - 1:30am
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Isaac Saul
Jonah is joined by Isaac Saul, a politics reporter and the founder of Tangle, an independent, non-partisan newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from the left and right on the news of the day. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
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.
Monday - 9:00pm
Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Meir Kahane Remembered
In November 1990, Rabbi Meir Kahane was murdered in a Manhattan hotel. The controversial leader of the Jewish Defense League and Kach Party in Israel is remembered in excerpts of "L'Chayim" interviews.
Tuesday - 9:00pm
Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabin Remembered
Hear excerpts of a 1981 L’Chayim radio interview with Yitzhak Rabin on his role as Chief of Staff during the 1967 Six Day War. Tuesday - 9:30pm Wednesday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm
Jewish Historians
Three of American Jewry’s leading historians reflect on their chosen field which they write about in Conversations With Colleagues. The book’s editor Jeffrey Gurock (YU), Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis) and Shuly Rubin Schwartz (JTS). Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Ernie Michel - Kristallnacht
Ernie Michel z"l, who lived through Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in Germany (Nov 9-10, 1938) and saw his synagogue burned to the ground, recalls this pogrom and his life during the Holocaust as told in his book, "Promises to Keep".
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher##
Majority Rules
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains how Jewish Law follows the majority opinion. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am
Put it To A Vote
The Talmudic concept of "governing" is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l##
Hineni
A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God? Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3fulltimetelevision channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 2
Posted by Vlada Barash on 10/25/2024 @ 06:34 PM
On JBS: It Takes Two To Torah; Election lead-up; Franklin Foer on his Atlantic article; Van Jones##
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
FIDF Briefing: Doron Perez - Father of Slain Hostage
Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement and father of fallen hostage IDF Capt. Daniel Perez, discusses how he and his family are coping with their profound loss. He also shares his perspective on the troubling false equivalence being drawn between the IDF’s defense of Israel and Hamas' terrorist mission to obliterate it - a comparison Rabbi Perez terms the “modern - day blood libel.“ Sunday - 8:00am & 9:30pm Monday - 12:30am & 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:15am
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Adam Kirsch - On Settler Colonialism
Abby Pogrebin is joined by author and WSJ editor Adam Kirsch to dissect "settler colonialism," a concept that has become central to public debate, especially since October 7th, and is shaping the way many people think about the history of the U.S., Israel, and identity. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:30am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 11:00am, 4:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Charles Asher Small - Soft Power & Antisemitic Discourse in Higher Education
ISGAP Executive Director Charles Asher Small examines how academic institutions have become platforms for spreading undemocratic ideologies and antisemitic narratives through the influence of soft power. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Abigail Pogrebin & Dov Linzer - It Takes Two To Torah###
On the occasion of starting to read the Torah from the beginning again, Justin is joined by In the Spotlight host Abigail Pogrebin and Yeshivat Chovevei Torah President & Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Dov Linzer to discuss their new book "It Takes Two To Torah: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses," a one volume tour of the entire Torah. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:03am, 7:00am,11:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Thninking Out Loud
Micah Halpern discusses the critical role that leaders like Yahya Sinwar play in terror movements and examines the impact of his killing on the ongoing war in Gaza. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris: Sarah Idan###
David Harris speaks with Sarah Idan, Iraqi-American activist, TV host, and former beauty pageant titleholder, whose Iraqi citizenship was revoked in 2019 after she voiced support for Israel at the UN. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending: Franklin Foer and Ted Deutch - Author's Discussion Special
Framed by best-selling author Franklin Foer’s Atlantic cover story, "The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending," Foer and AJC CEO Ted Deutch join Rabbi Bronstein to discuss rising antisemitism, the impact of October 7, and the presidential election. A special presentation from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York.
Thursday - 7:00pm
Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm
Saturday - 8:00pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Van Jones
Jonah is joined by Van Jones, Emmy Award-winning political analyst, media personality, lawyer, and civil rights advocate, renowned for his role as a CNN host and as a three-time New York Times bestselling author. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm, Fridays & Sundays at 5:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
ALSO THIS WEEK
Being an American Zionist Jew
In a presentation from 2019, JBS founder Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"I discusses what it means for a liberal Jew to be an American Zionist in the 21st Century. Monday - 10:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 1:00pm
A Great Jewish Debate
Two of American Jewry’s most prominent social policy thinkers, Rabbi David Saperstein and Dr. Tevi Troy, come together in the spirit of Eilu v’Eilu (principled disagreement) to debate the most contentious topics of our times and explore how to forge a Jewish path to bipartisan cooperation and tolerance. A program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center in New York City. Sunday - 10:30am Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 4:30am
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Jay Goldberg
Criminal law attorney and US Constitutional scholar Jay Goldberg discusses his career as both prosecutor and defense attorney in some of the nation's most high-profile cases described in his autobiography "The Courtroom is My Theater." Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Shlomo Riskin and Ken Brander
The founding dean and Chancellor Emeritus of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions, Shlomo Riskin, and the new President of Ohr Torah Stone, Kenneth Brander, share their perspectives on women in Judaism and the essence of Torah. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Dan Raviv on Mossad
CBS News Correspondent Dan Raviv discusses many aspects of Israel's intelligence operations detailed in his book, "Spies Against Armageddon, Inside Israel's Secret Wars." Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Larry Ruttman on Jews In Baseball###
Larry Ruttman discusses his book on Jews in baseball, "American Jews and America's Game."
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher##
Fake News & Privacy###
Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses Talmudic texts to explore the Torah values of confidentiality, privacy and honesty. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Value Human Dignity
Rabbi Becher discusses the rabbinic emphasis on respecting the human dignity of every person and on the gift of free will. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l##
Creation - Part 1
Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am
Creation - Part 2
A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1). Monday - 9:30am Thursday - 9:30am
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
Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 10/20 –10/26
Posted by Vlada Barash on 10/18/2024 @ 07:14 AM
On JBS: Rejoicing in Torah; Remembering 10/7 - Tzipi Livni, Jonathan Conricus; Entertainer Mordechai Shapiro; "Nobody Wants This" actress Jackie Tohn
Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Now with Closed Captioning! All Times are ET and are Subject to Change
Simchat Torah and Sh'mini Atzeret Servicesfrom Central Synagogue (Reform) and The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23
6:00pm - Simchat Torah Central Synagogue Encore 10:00pm
7:00pm - Sh'mini Atzeret The Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:00pm
THURSDAY OCTOBER 24
9:30am - Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Central Synagogue Encore 3:00pm
11:00am - Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:30pm
7:00pm - Simchat Torah The Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:00pm
FRIDAY OCTOBER 25
11:00am - Simchat Torah The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:30pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: October 7th – One Year Later
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the range of emotions Jews have experienced since October 7, 2023—anger, love, sorrow, and resolve—and passionately addresses the young adults of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue directly, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. Sunday - 4:00pm, 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 4:00pm
Mordechai Shapiro In Concert
American singer, songwriter, and Orthodox pop entertainer Mordechai Shapiro brings his signature uplifting energy and Torah-infused spirit to a joyful performance at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 7:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 9:00pm
Jonathan Conricus: War on the Battlefield & Online
On the one-year memorial of October 7, Jonathan Conricus, a former combat commander and 24-year IDF veteran, and former international IDF Spokesperson, shares his perspective on the current state of the conflict, and on Israel’s fight for global public opinion, especially on social media. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 6:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm
In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Dalia Marx
Abby Pogrebin speaks with Rabbi Dalia Marx about her book From Time to Time, a rich exploration of the Jewish calendar that weaves together poetry, prayers, songs, and a distinctively Israeli, feminist approach to each Hebrew month and its holidays. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am & 8:30pm Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00am & 7:00pm
Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Small, Sharansky, Cotler-Wunsh
Charles Asher Small (Executive Director, ISGAP), Natan Sharansky (Chairman, ISGAP), and Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism, Israel) offer opening remarks during the annual ISGAP-Oxford Oxford Summer Institute. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tzipi Livni
As we approach the Hebrew calendar anniversary of 10/7, Tzipi Livni, an Israeli politician widely regarded as one of the most influential women in Israel since Golda Meir, joins Justin to discuss her experiences on that tragic day, her reflections after one year, and possibilities for the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 7:00am,11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm
Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jackie Tohn
Jackie Tohn, leading actress in the new Netflix series “Nobody Wants This,” joins Jonah Platt to discuss her role in the smash hit romcom, her Jewish background and identity, and more. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm
NEWS & ANALYSIS Holidays Schedule
ILTV News and Daily News Updates
ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday & Tuesday at 6:00pm
Good Week Israel
Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm
Insider
ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Tovah Feldshuh as Golda
In a 2003 backstage interview, Mark S. Golub speaks with renowned Jewish actress Tovah Feldshuh about her acclaimed one-woman performance as Golda Meir in Golda’s Balcony, the longest-running one-woman show in Broadway history, which earned her the Drama Desk Award.longest one-woman performance in Broadway history for which she won the Drama Desk Award. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Yossi Klein Halevi on Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor
Senior Fellow at the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and author of Like Dreamers, Yossi Klein Halevi describes why he wrote his book Letters To My Palestinian Neighbor and explains his view of the Israeli-Palestine conflict. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Burt Visotzky on Midrash
Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am Saturday - 6:00pm
Itzhak Perlman
Legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman sits with Mark S. Golub at Juilliard to discuss his early life, Jewish background, and the personal musical journey that has solidified his status as a musical genius..
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
The Mezuza
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the history and philosophy of the mezuzah. Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Not Taken Literally
Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish tradition insists that not every passage in the Torah and Talmud is to be taken literally. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm
Jewish 101
A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l
What is Torah
Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 8:00am Saturday - 1:00am
Torah Poetry
Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:35am Thursday - 8:35am
Creation
Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Saturday - 6:00am
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
Vlada Barash, Special Projects Manager, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org