After the Ceasefire; Ambassador David Friedman; Healing Together - Live Ceremony; Sarah Hurwitz

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Noach

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 Noach tells the story of Noah, the ark, and the flood that cleanses a corrupt world, followed by God’s covenant never to destroy it again. It reminds us of the human capacity for renewal, the moral weight of our choices, and the enduring promise of hope. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm; Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday October 19

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Hartman Presidents on This Historic Moment

Donniel Hartman and Yehuda Kurtzer, presidents of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and North America respectively, join Abigail Pogrebin to unpack the emotions, implications, and future stakes of the historic ceasefire. Sunday - 8:00am, 1:30pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm, 11:30pm

Unpacked Israel: The War Israel Wasn’t Supposed to Survive

Unpacked tells the story of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, when Israel was ambushed on its holiest day yet fought back from near collapse to victory, opening the door to an improbable peace. Sunday - 11:00pm

Monday October 20

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Ronald Leopold

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Ronald Leopold, longtime executive director of the Anne Frank House, one of Europe’s most visited museums, which he recreated and brought to New York City for the first time this year. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Yoav Potash - Among Neighbors

Eric is joined by filmmaker Yoav Potash to discuss Among Neighbors, his haunting documentary that blends animation and magical realism to uncover the long-buried truths of a Polish town where echoes of Jewish life still reverberate. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday October 21

For Heaven’s Sake: After the Joy

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi reflect on the profound emotional impact of Israel's recent hostage return, exploring what this spiritual turning point means for Israeli society's future. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Friedman

In this exclusive conversation from Israel, Ambassador David Friedman — former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and a key architect of the Abraham Accords — joins Justin Pines to unpack the ceasefire, President Trump’s role, and the profound challenges and opportunities ahead for Israel and the Jewish people. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday October 22

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris reflects on the aftermath of the historic ceasefire, exploring what this moment means for Israel, the Jewish people, and the evolving U.S.–Israel relationship. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 1:00pm & 6:30pm Fri - 1:00am, 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism- ISGAP Hour: SGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Ansel Brown and Yifat Bitton

At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Dr. Charles Asher Small speaks with Professors Ansel Brown and Yifat Bitton on issues of race, antisemitism and discrimination, exploring how legal and social struggles shape the fight against hatred today. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm

Thursday October 23

Healing Together – Live: 10/7 Memorial

Two years after October 7, Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens hosts a moving memorial inspiring spiritual strength after trauma and channeling hope into action towards Jewish life and unity, featuring remarks from former hostage Omer Shemtov. Thursday - 7:00pm LIVE Encores: Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 11:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Sarah Hurwitz

Jonah welcomes back former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, author of As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame and Try to Erase Us. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah unpacks the Trump Plan, asking whether it signals peace or just a ceasefire, and where the bodies of Hamas’s kidnapped victims are. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 4:30pm 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

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

Avi & Miriam Hoffman

Yiddishist and playwright Miriam Hoffman and her director/actor/producer son Avi Hoffman discuss their collaborations with the Joseph Papp Public Theater and the work they do to enhance the world of Yiddish. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Donniel Hartman on Israel & War

Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute (Jerusalem), reflects on his time as a tank commander in the IDF, and offers his perspective on the Middle East conflict and policies of the State of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

The War Of Return Authors

Former MK Einat Wilf and Israeli journalist Adi Schwartz discuss the Palestinian insistence on a “right of return” which a priori makes any peace agreement with Israel impossible - detailed in their book The War Of Return. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joseph Malovany

Cantor Joseph Malovany reflects on European efforts toward reconciliation after the Holocaust and recalls his participation in a ceremony commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

In Self Defense

The Talmud's approach to a person's obligation to defend oneself, including the notion of justifiable homicide. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

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

First Relation

What is the first evil of human existence and what is at the heart of being a complete human being? These are questions addressed in the Jewish reading of Genesis Chapter 2 in an ongoing study of Jewish values. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am; 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.

Lesson 14

Hebrew letters "Final Nun" and "Tzadee" ("Final Tzadee"), and the concluding phrases of two Jewish blessings are taught on this episode of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1. 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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