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JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/01 – 12/07

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

JBS Highlights 10/13 - 10/19

On JBS: Celebrating Sukkot; Survivor Judith Altmann celebrates 100; Miri Mesika in Concert

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

Sukkot Services from Central Synagogue (Reform) and

The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)##

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16###

6:00pm - Central Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

7:30pm - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 11:30pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17

9:30am - Central Synagogue Encore 1:30pm

11:00am - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

7:00pm - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 18

11:00am - The Hampton Synagogue Encore 4:00pm

Witness: Judith Altmann

Holocaust Survivor share their stories with Mark S. Golub z"l

On the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday, revisit Mark S. Golub's interview with Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen survivor Judith Altmann, as she recounts her journey from a happy childhood in Czechoslovakia to the horrors of the Holocaust, including the loss of her family, her encounters with Mengele, and the brutality of life in the camps. She also shares her liberation story and her commitment to educating future generations about the Shoah.Hosted by Mark S. Golub z"l. Sunday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Friday – 4:00am

Miri Mesika In Concert##

Leading Israeli vocalist and actress Miri Mesika mesmerizes an overflowing crowd, including many Israeli guests, at the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. Sunday - 9:00pm Monday - 12:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 9:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: The Most Important Verse in the Bible

In his Kol Nidre sermon at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch asks his congregation to guess which verse the rabbinic sages deem the most important in the Torah, revealing an obscure verse that offers profound wisdom for the new year. Monday 7:00pm Tuesday 1:00am, 5:00am & 7:30am Wednesday 9:00am Saturday 11:00pm

Matzah Book Soup

Lilli and Amanda recommend The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen, a fast-paced YA book from author Isaac Blum about finding yourself, standing up for what you believe in, interfaith romance, and other issues of today. Monday - 8:27pm & 11:27pm Tuesday - 2:27pm & 7:27am & 11:27am Wednesday - 5:57am Saturday - 7:27pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Erica Brown

Dr. Erica Brown (Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership) joins Justin to discuss the holiday of Sukkot and the megillah read on Sukkot, Ecclesiastes (Kohelet), and reflects on faith after October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 12:30pm Friday - 10:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Jonah shares his profound experiences in Israel during the one-year anniversary of the 10/7 tragedy, and he’s joined by Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, a respected Israeli leader, for a discussion that delves into the challenges and triumphs of creating a pluralistic society in Jerusalem, the ongoing conflict, the resilience of the Jewish people, and the power of community in the face of adversity. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

Don’t Miss This Week

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin

Charlie Schwartz & Joshua Foer Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm,Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:30am, Saturday - 7:00pm

Arnie Eisen Wednesday - 8:30pm, Thursday - 6:30pm

Elliot Cosgrove Friday - 12:30pm & 9:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour

The Green Prince Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris

Asher Katz Wednesday - 4:30pm, Thursday - 7:00am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 7:30pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS High 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

Rabbi Wolkoff

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff of Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Dan Almagor

A hero of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the Battle of Tel Saki, Dan Almagor shares a remarkable story of survival and explains how he was finally able to talk about the horrific experience in which he lost beloved friends. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joshua Safran

Joshua Safran, author of Free Spirit: Growing Up On the Road and Off the Grid, shares his remarkable memoir of an unconventional childhood, his rediscovery and love for Judaism, and his advocacy for women's rights. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Abraham Twerski z"l

One of America's leading psychiatrists, Dr. Abraham Twerski z"l of the renowned Chasidic Twerski family, discusses his own journey from the pulpit rabbinate to a medical career that recognizes him as a preeminent expert in the field of substance abuse. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Sukkot In Sinai?

For the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?"Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish 101##

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Sukkot

For the Festival Sukkot (Festival of Booths), Mark offers an explanation of the significance and the symbols of the holiday. Monday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 12:30am & 8:30am 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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 10/06 –10/12

On JBS: Remembering 10/7; Yom Kippur; Being Jewish - Rabbi David Wolpe

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

Services from Central Synagogue (Reform) and

The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox)##

FRIDAY OCTOBER 11

KOL NIDRE

6:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 11:00pm* 8:00pm - The Hampton Synagogue, Encore 12:30am 9:00pm - Central Synagogue, Encore 4:00am

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

**YOM KIPPUR YIZKOR SERVICE

*8:00am - The Hampton Synagogue 9:30 am - Central Synagogue
1:30pm - Central Synagogue - Family Service *

N'ILON SERVICE

4:00pm - Central Synagogue 6:30pm - The Hampton Synagogue

Yom Kippur with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

JEWISH 101

Not in Heaven - Monday - 9:00am God Unseen - Thursday - 9:00am Being Jewish - Thursday - 9:45am

L'CHAYIM

Rabbis Reflect on Yom Kippur Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Ken Spiro on God Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Donniel Hartman on God Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm, Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm, Saturday - 6:00am

SERVICES

Kol Nidre D'rash Friday - 11:00pm & 2:30am

Yom Kippur D'rash Saturday - 3:30pm

Yizkor / N'iloh Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshivat Har Etzion During the Yom Kippur War

The inspiring story of Yeshivat Har Etzion during the Yom Kippur War, highlighting the resilience, sacrifice, and profound losses experienced by its students and Rashei Yeshiva during a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Sunday - 1:00pm & 7:00pm Monday - 12:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm

Inside Israel: Matti Friedman - The Yom Kippur War

Journalist Matti Friedman joins Rabbi Buchdahl at Central Synagogue to discuss our modern times and reflect back on musician Leonard Cohen’s extraordinary journey lifting the morale of soldiers in the Sinai desert during the Yom Kippur War. Sunday - 3:00pm Monday - 11:00am Tuesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 10:30am

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris reflects on Israel and the global landscape one year after the tragic events of October 7, 2024. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00am & 8:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am Wednesday - 7:00pm &11:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm

Serving on All Fronts

The heroic sacrifice and service of Har Etzion & Migdal Oz students and staff in the current struggle to defend Israel is highlighted in this documentary, with introductory remarks from Aleph Venture Capital partner and Yeshivat Har Etzion alum Michael Eisenberg. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am

IDF Chief Cantor In Concert

Join Shai Abramson, Chief Cantor of the IDF, Cantor Netanel Hershtik and the Shai Bachar Band for a rousing concert in honor of Israel from the Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY. Sunday - 9:30pm Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

October 7th Memorial: Remembrance, Reflection & Hope

A special memorial event honoring the victims of the October 7th massacre, featuring a poignant video presentation, candle lighting, stirring melodies, and powerful remarks from leaders who have made an impact during these difficult times, from the Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens. Monday - 7:00pm (LIVE) & 11:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 9:00am

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Jaffe - Creating Your Yom Kippur Action Plan

Rabbi David Jaffe, author of National Jewish Book Award-winning Changing the World from the Inside Out: A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change, leads Justin through a practical Teshuva workshop for Yom Kippur. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am, 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 4:30pm Saturday - 8:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: David Wolpe

Jonah Platt welcomes Rabbi David Wolpe, leading American rabbi and the Max Webb Emeritus Rabbi of Sinai Temple, for a wide-ranging conversation touching on his rabbinical career, antisemitism, Israel, and the concepts of empathy and identity through a Jewish lens. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 12:30pm & 10:00pm

Don’t Miss This Week

Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors Wednesday - 1:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm, Friday - 4:00am & 9:00am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David - Seth Kirschner - Monday - 8:00pm & 10:00pm,Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:30am Noah Feldman - Wednesday - 4:30pm & 10:00pm, Thursday 1:00am & 7:30am Eliot Cosgrove - Saturday - 9:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

High Holidays Schedule**

ILTV News and Daily News Updates ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday 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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Abe Foxman

Lawyer, activist, and National Director Emeritus of the ADL, Abe Foxman joins ISGAP’s Charles Asher Small and David Harris in the JBS studio to discuss the current crisis in Israel and the U.S. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 7:00am

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

Josh Warhit Lone Soldier Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014.
Monday - 3:00pm, 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Rabbis Reflect on God & Yom Kippur Rabbis Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist), Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) discuss their feelings on God and Yom Kippur in part two of a roundtable for the High Holidays. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Spiro on God Rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, Ken Spiro explores the Jewish understanding of God. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Donniel Hartman on God Rabbi Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Judaism and his notion of an imperfect God as presented in his book Putting God Second. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l on God Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz discusses the Jewish tradition's understanding of God. Thursday - 6:30pm & 10:00pm
Friday - 1:00am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm Saturday - 6:00am

JEWISH STUDIES**

Dimensions of the Daf Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Why Fast Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Jewish Heroism Rabbi Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. 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

Not in Heaven In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah. Monday - 9:00am

God Unseen Rabbi Golub z"l looks at the radical Jewish notion that God is "unseen," and how one can ever "prove" that God is real. Thursday - 9:00am

Vlada Barash, Special Projects Manager, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel, Tel: 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org

JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 9/29 –10/05: Rosh Hashanah 5785; Rabbi Cosgrove; Being Jewish with Jonah Platt; Netanyahu at the UNGA; Jewish cuisine

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

Rosh Hashanah Services from The Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) and Central Synagogue (Reform)##

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 - EREV ROSH HASHANAH

6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm 7:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 11:00pm

THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 3:30pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) 1:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Family Service Encore 7:00pm 5:30pm - Central Synagogue (Reform) - Kids Service 6:00pm - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 10:00pm

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 - ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

8:00am - Hampton Synagogue (Orthodox) Encore 1:00pm 10:00am - Central Synagogue (Reform) Encore 3:00pm

The High Holidays with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The legacy of JBS founder Rabbi Mark s. Golub is felt throughout the year, but especially during the high holidays, an opportunity for deep creative expression of his love for the Jewish Tradition. Enjoy special presentations of his programs this week.

Rosh Hashanah D'rashes

Wednesday - 7:00pm & 9:15pm Thursday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 2:45pm Friday - 7:30am & 12:30pm

Jewish 101

Torah Poetry Monday - 9:00am & Saturday - 1:00am The Rambam Monday - 9:40am Binding of Isaac Monday - 10:15am & Wednesday - 9:00am

Aleph Bet

Hebrew for the High Holidays Tuesday - 11:30am

L'Chayim##

Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###

Tuesday - 9:00pm &Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Daniel Cohen

Thursday - 9:00pm, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am, Saturday - 6:00pm

Netanyahu Addresses the UNGA

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations General Assembly. Sunday - 7:00am, 4:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 12:00pm & 6:25pm

Israel at War: United Nations General Assembly

Reporting from the UN General Assembly, ADL's Senior VP for International Affairs, Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, discusses the urgent need for the UN and world governments to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel bias in this post October 7th world. Sunday - 7:35am, 4:35pm & 11:35pm Monday - 12:35pm & 7:40pm Tuesday - 4:40pm

Eppes Essen: Iraqi Feast##

Hosts Mike Burstyn and Perla Karney enjoy an authentic Iraq meal prepared by entertainer Nicholas Nissim, featuring homemade hummus, Israeli salads, and traditional family recipes passed down through generations. Sunday - 8:00pm Monday - 1:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am, 7:30am & 1:30pm Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 6:00am Saturday - 5:30pm

Braiding in the Jewish New Year

Loaves of Torah author Rabbi Vanessa Harper delves into the themes of Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days through her lively challah baking lesson, sharing the rich history and deep spiritual significance of making and shaping challah. Monday - 2:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm Thursday - 6:30am

Inside Israel: Gilad Kariv

Rabbi, faith leader, Knesset member, and former CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism, Gilad Kariv offers his insights on the conflict, politics, and diaspora relations from both an Israeli and rabbinic perspective, in a program from Central Synagogue. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:00pm

In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove##

Abby is joined by Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Senior Rabbi of New York’s Park Avenue Synagogue and a leading voice in modern Judaism, to discuss his new book, For Such a Time As This: On Being Jewish Today, which chronicles his response -- on the bimah and off -- to the horrors of October 7th, and his diagnosis of the changed landscaped for Jewish identity and connection. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 4:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 8:00am & 7:00pm

Matzah Book Soup##

Lilli and Amanda recommend Cool For the Summer, a YA love triangle tale thatis the quintessential coming of age story, with great Jewish rep! Monday - 8:54pm & 11:54pm Tuesday - 2:54am Saturday - 10:54pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Alan Morinis##

Dr. Alan Morinis, Founder of The Mussar Institute, author of Everyday Holiness, and a leading figure in the contemporary revival of the Mussar movement, joins Justin to share his personal journey and his reflections on Rosh Hashanah. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 1:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 4:00am Saturday - 8:30am & 5:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt

Actor, and Jewish advocate Jonah Platt welcomes Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect, So Help Me Todd) as his first guest on "Being Jewish," a new weekly series on JBS exploring Jewish identity through candid, unfiltered conversations. Thursday - 8:15pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am Saturday - 7:30pm & 11:00pm

DON'T MISS THIS WEEK

Understanding What We Sing: Conversations with Extraordinary Cantors

Sunday - 2:00pm, Monday - 4:00pm, Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm, Saturday - 9:30pm Why Is This Jewish New Year Different? Sunday - 10:00am & 3:00pm, Monday - 2:00am & 7:00am, Tuesday - 2:00pm Documentary - A Cantor's Head Sunday - 9:00pm, Monday - 12:30am, Saturday - 3:30am In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Mitch Albom Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 2:30am & Saturday - 10:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS High 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

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: The Future of Black Relations

ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris speak with professors Sunni Ali, Ansel Brown, and Hannibal Hamdallahi about countering racism and antisemitism today. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Defending Israel with David Harris: On the Frontlines

Shahar Azani speaks in-depth with David Harris about On the Front Lines: A Lifetime of Global Jewish Advocacy, Harris’s new book that chronicles his remarkable career spent confronting the toughest challenges facing the Jewish people, Israel, and liberal democracies around the world Friday - 10:00pm

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

Francine Klagsbrun

Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses her biography Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel which addresses the ways American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only woman prime minister who served during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbis Reflect on Rosh Hashanah###

Rabbis Marcelo Kormis (Conservative), Lauren Grabelle Herrmann (Reconstructionist) and Chaim Steinmetz (Modern Orthodox) discuss the themes they believe are important to address in High Holiday sermons. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Daniel Cohen

Rabbi, author, and inspirational speaker Daniel Cohen talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am & 3:00am Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Shofar of Freedom

The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Binding of Isaac

Rabbi Becher uncovers the revolutionary nature of The Binding of Isaac (Akedah), one of the most thought-provoking and complex narratives in the Torah that has sparked centuries of debate, and discusses how its profound lessons remain deeply relevant for today. 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

Torah Poetry###

Is the Torah "poetry" according to the Jewish Tradition? And what is the "essence" of Torah? Monday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

The Rambam###

Learn about the greatest legal authority and philosopher of Jewish history, the Rambam, Moses Maimonides, in an ongoing discussion of how the Jewish tradition is all about "people." Monday - 9:40am

Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many 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 our own time. Monday - 10:15am Wednesday - 9:00am

Aleph - Bet

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

Hebrew for the High Holidays

Special Rosh Hashanah lesson. Tuesday - 11:30am

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, JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org