Jewish Book Month concludes; Rabbi Buchdahl; Bernard-Henri Lévy; Rabbi Hirsch

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Torah Parsha: Vayeshev

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayeshev recounts Joseph’s dreams, his brothers’ betrayal, and his fall into Egypt, reminding us that resilience and faith can turn moments of despair into the first steps toward redemption Monday & Thursday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 7

Morning Plenary - Protecting Our Communities Today

Explore both the challenges and opportunities of protecting Jewish life today and reflect on how collective action can help shape a more secure future for all, featuring Sen. John Fetterman, Julie Platt and Zibby Owens with Rabbi Buchdahl. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wed - 4:00am & 1:30pm; Thu - 10:00am

Monday December 8

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yotam Polizer

Abigail Pogrebin meets with IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer to discuss the NGO’s global work and its role as Israel’s largest humanitarian organization, including its relief efforts in Gaza. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Nick Davis - This Ordinary Thing

Eric Goldman speaks with Nick Davis about his documentary, which uses never-before-seen footage and performances by Academy Award–winning actors to tell the stories of non-Jews who risked everything to shelter Jewish strangers during the Holocaust. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am

Tuesday December 9

TEXTing IRL: Dani Segal - How Can Jews Believe in God Right Now

Elana Stein Hain and Dani Segal of Mabua: Israeli Beit Midrash look at the story of Joseph’s descent into Egypt, and modern stories of soldiers and hostages, to explore how faith can operate as moral clarity and personal motivation during the long and often painful arc of Jewish history. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm Saturday - 4:00am, 5:00pm & 7:30pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: How Jewish Immigrants Created the American Childhood

In this special Chanukah episode, Justin Pines sits down with sociologist and author Michael Kimmel (Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America) to uncover how Jewish entrepreneurs created the modern concept of a "happy childhood." Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday December 10

Defending Israel with David Harris: Colonel Richard Kemp

David Harris is joined by Colonel Richard Kemp CBE, the retired British Army officer who commanded UK forces in Afghanistan in 2003 and later led the Prime Minister’s international terrorism intelligence team. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 6:30pm Fri - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Weekly Sermon

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am & 7:30am Friday - 1:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 3:30am & 5:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: What's Next in Israel and the Middle East

Robert Siegel speaks with leading Middle East policy experts Dennis Ross, Aaron David Miller and Ghaith al-Omari for a wide-ranging discussion on Israel, the region and the shifting diplomatic landscape ahead. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 11:30pm

Thursday December 11

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Ruth Franklin - The Many Lives of Anne Frank

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein sits with author Ruth Franklin to discuss her revealing biography of Anne Frank, which explores both Anne’s life and the enduring impact of her extraordinary diary. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 7:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Rabbi Buchdahl - Heart of a Stranger

Zibby Owens sits with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and the first Asian American rabbi, whose memoir charts her path from Seoul to Jewish leadership and reflects deeply on belonging, grief, empathy and resilience. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 4:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Bernard-Henri Lévy

Jonah Platt sits with Bernard-Henri Lévy, the French philosopher, filmmaker and author of The Genius of Judaism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:30pm

Saturday December 13

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: Manhattanville University at Yeshiva University

The Valiants of Manhattanville University visit the Yeshiva University Maccabees live from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Saturday - 8:30pm Live

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear,timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 5:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 11:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah asks and answers whether Israel can ever redeem itself in the eyes of the world after the Gaza War. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm; ILTV News 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

Becoming Jewish in FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in the Moscowand his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm

Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Fighting BDS In Israel

The former CEO of “Im Tirtzu,” Matan Peleg and Board Chair Douglas Altabef, discuss their organization’s work as the leading Israeli organization seeking to educate Israelis influenced by the BDS Movement to doubt the legitimacy of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Stephen Schwartz

Musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz describes how Jewish values have shaped his life and work, and discusses some of his classic Broadway shows including Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, and the wildly popular Wicked. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Masha Merkulova

Russian-born Masha Merkulova, founding executive director of Club Z, shares how she didn’t learn she was Jewish until age 16 and explains her passion for empowering American teens with a strong, proud understanding of Zionism before they reach college. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

By Your Own Admission

Rabbi Mordechai Becher bases this lesson on the Talmudic tractate Gittin 40b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Dreams in Judaism

How the Jewish tradition views the importance of dreams and whether they are God's way of communicating is the topic of this week's Talmud lesson with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Community

Learn how the Jewish Tradition's emphasis is on "the community" rather than on "personal salvation," through the contrast of rabbinic thought with the well-known hymn, "Amazing Grace." Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

The Name of God

Learn how the name of God is written in the Torah, and clarify some of the misconceptions about the way people pronounce God's name Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

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