JBS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 9/22 –9/28: Selichot and High Holiday Preparations; IDF in-depth; David Makovsky with Robert Siegel; Music of Distant Cousins trio
Posted by Vlada Barash on 09/20/2024 @ 06:55 PM
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Matzah Book Soup##
Lilli and Amanda recommend Woman on Fire, the historical fiction thriller by Lisa Barr that takes readers alongside investigative reporter Jules Roth as she tries to find a painting stolen by the Nazis. Monday - 8:54pm Tuesday - 2:51am, 4:28am & 5:54am Wednesday - 4:51pm Thursday - 8:58pm Friday - 1:28am & 11:28am
Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Distant Cousins and the Evolution of Jewish Music
Indie folk-pop trio Distant Cousins join Justin to discuss the evolution of Jewish music since October 7, touring with Matisyahu, and perform their hit singles “Here and Now” and “Dimati,” from their new album Out of the Darkness. 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 discusses the global election landscape, highlighting how the process feels more like a circus than a legitimate democratic exercise given the unprecedented levels of disinformation and scams. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30am & 5:30pm
Defending Israel with David Harris: Asher Katz
David Harris is joined by Asher Katz, Youth Movement Director of the Moises Safra Center, to discuss Katz's 11 months serving in Gaza with the IDF, including his experiences at the Rafah crossing and the challenges faced by Israeli forces during ground operations in the region. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Friday - 5:00am, 4:00pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 7:30pm
How the Gaza War Changed the Middle East
Global Connections with Robert Siegel returns with a discussion on how the Israel-Hamas war has impacted the Middle East, with experts David Makovsky (Washington Inst), Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen (US Inst of Peace), and Ghaith al-Omari (Washington Inst) Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm
FIDF Briefing: Most Moral Army
FIDF CEO Steven Weil explains why the IDF is the world’s most ethical army, expounding on the historical and biblical origins of the IDF to elucidate the moral code its policies are rooted in. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 12:30pm
Why is this New Year Different?
Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at American Jewish University, explores lessons learned from the transformative event of 10/, and how these experiences are influencing the way Jews connect with, understand, and support Israel. Thursday - 7:30pm Saturday - 3:30am
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 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
Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Michal Cotler-Wunsh
ISGAP leaders Charles Asher Small and David Harris are joined by Michal Cotler-Wunsh, former MK and Israel’s special envoy for combating antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 4:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am
In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Shmuly Yanklowitz
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz to discuss 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism, his book which explores forty-five of the most influential philosophers throughout history and how Jewish ideas might engage with each of the philosophers and their philosophical projects. Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 9:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm
On L’Chayim: Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l
Ken Spiro on Values
Aish HaTorah lecturer and author Ken Spiro (World Perfect and Destiny) discusses antisemitism as anti-Zionism, American Jewry and today’s Democratic party, and the core values of Jewish idealism.
Monday - 9:00pm
Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Saturday - 6:00pm
Rabbis Discuss High Holidays
Rabbis discuss how they feel about the High Holidays and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe. With rabbis Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Mitchell Wohlberg. (Orthodox). Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 1.
Rabbi Joshua Hammerman discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word “mensch” which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
Rabbi Josh Hammerman Part 2.
Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Dimensions of the Daf
Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Intent of Prayer###
Explore the Jewish prayer service (Sh'moneh Esrei) with the rabbinic concept of "intent" in prayer, and learn the Soloveitchik approach to the study of Talmud in the JBS series, Dimensions of the Daf, taught by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm
Facilitating Repentance
The rabbinic view of "Repentance and Free Will," as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). 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
Episode 6 - Oral Torah
Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, just as the American Constitution is defined by Supreme Court rulings. Monday - 9:00am Thursday - 9:00am
Episode 7 - Midrash
How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Monday - 9:36am Thursday - 9:36am
Episode 8 - Shabbat
Begin the study of the values and world view of the Jewish Tradition by exploring a fascinating wrinkle in the Ten Commandments. Monday - 10:07am Thursday - 10:07am
Episode 9 - 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 - 10:37am Thursday - 10:37am
Episode 10 - 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 - 11:10am
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. 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 201-334-2510 Website: www.jbstv.org
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