New Year for Chassidim and Spiritual Beginnings; From Hostage Square to Hope; Cindy Crawford; YU Basketball

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Torah Parsha: Shemot

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 Shemot recounts the Israelites’ enslavement in Egypt and the birth of Moses during a time of fear and danger, reminding us that even in the darkest moments, courage and the first steps toward redemption can emerge. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday January 4

Yud Tet Kislev Farbrengen

A special evening of niggunim and spiritual inspiration with Rav Moshe Weinberger and Rabbi Shlomo Katz marking Yud Tet Kislev, the 19th of Kislev, celebrated as the Rosh Hashanah of Chassidism. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 1:00pm; Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 11:30pm

Monday January 5

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Rabba Dr. Anat Sharbat

Abigail Pogrebin interviews Rabba Dr. Anat Sharbat, a Talmud scholar who founded a weekly prayer group in Tel Aviv's hostage square, turning it from a place of sorrow into one of healing. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Moms Matter: Cathy Heller - Embracing Oneness

Mother, journalist, and publisher of LA Mom Magazine, Shirin Yadegar is joined for soulful inspiration by Cathy Heller, a teacher, podcaster, life coach, and author who draws on Jewish mysticism and ancient wisdom to explore purpose, connection, and a path toward spiritual growth and abundance. Tuesday - 9:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 5:00pm

Tuesday January 6

Texting IRL: Choosing Israel Again and Again

Elana Stein Hain welcomes Hartman’s Ronit Heyd to read the work of Amos Oz and discuss why relationships between Israelis and within the Jewish people must be committed: loving, honest, and critical. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 5:30am Thursday - 10:00am, 2:30pm & 5:30pm Friday - 7:30am; Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Raising Thinkers: How to Share Deep Values with the Next Generation (ft. Effy Unterman)

Justin is joined by Hadar’s Rabbi Effy Unterman, a Jewish education pioneer and lead developer of Devash Jr.: Shemot, to explore the Jewish idea that children are active, serious thinkers and how Torah learning invites multiple perspectives, encouraging curiosity and finding one’s own voice. 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 January 7

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:00am, 1:00pm & 6:30pm Fri - 5:00am, 7:00am & 8:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday January 8

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Mark Gerson

The Hampton Synagogue’s associate Rabbi Sean Jensen moderates an evening with entrepreneur, philanthropist, podcaster, and author Mark Gerson, author of God Was Right, an examination of the Torah's social-science claims in light of modern scientific research. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 11:30am; Saturday 5:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby Owens: Suzy Welch - Becoming you

Zibby Owens chats with New York Times bestselling author Suzy Welch about her inspiring and practical guide for discovering your true self and identifying the career that is meant for you. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday -1:00am, 5:30am, 11:00am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Cindy Crawford

Jonah is joined by iconic American model, actress, entrepreneur, and outspoken ally for the Jewish people, Cindy Crawford. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:30pm

Saturday January 10

Yeshiva University Basketball: Mount St. Mary College at Yeshiva University

The Knights of Mount St. Mary College 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 - 4:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern: Israel’s Allies and Enemies

Micah Halpern examines Israel’s allies and the ways its enemies misunderstand the geopolitical map. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 12:30pm

ILTV News and JBS 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

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

Gary Kenzer

Gary Kenzer, National USA Executive Director of Honest Reporting, discusses ways in which the international media fails to provide accurate and complete information regarding the Israeli - Palestinian conflict. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm

Ellen Hershkin

In a conversation from 2018, then president of Hadassah, Ellen Hershkin talks about her Jewish background, her love of Israel, her regard for Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Susan Tuchman

Susan Tuchman, Director of the ZOA Center for Law and Justice, describes her legal work fighting Jewish injustice of all kinds. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Charles Cohen

Real estate developer and film producer Charles S. Cohen discusses his Jewish involvement and his film, Red Trees, the uplifting story of director Marina Willer’s family’s survival in Nazi-occupied Prague. 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

Mine! It's All Mine!

The litigation of property claims, based on Talmud tractate Baba Metzia (the "middle gate" of three on financial and business ethics), is explained by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Study Party

Rabbi Becher explains the meaning behind “Siyum HaShas,” which celebrates concluding the 7.5-year study cycle of the entire Talmud. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

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

Burning Bush

Learn the meaning of the Burning Bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, and take a comparative look at the Jewish Tradition's approach to life with major religious philosophies. 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.

Two New Hebrew Words

Reading and understanding two new Hebrew words that are found in many Jewish blessings is part of this final lesson of "From The Aleph-Bet" series 2. 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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