Rosh Hashanah 5786; For Heaven's Sake premieres; Sarah Hurwitz; Abraham the First Jew

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Vayeilech

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 Vayeilech captures Moses’ final words as he passes leadership to Joshua and commands the people to gather and hear the Torah anew. As the High Holidays call us to reflection and renewal, its charge reminds us that covenant and continuity endure through tradition. Monday & Thursday following from 9:00am Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday September 21

Abraham the First Jew: Author Anthony Julius and Rabbi Sarah H. Reines

Anthony Julius, author of Abraham: The First Jew, discusses the tensions that define Abraham and Judaism and how he brings the Jewish patriarch to life in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center conversation with Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Sarah H. Reines. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 2:00pm; Thu - 5:00pm

Monday September 22

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Sarah Hurwitz: Reclaiming the Jewish Soul from Antisemitism’s Grip

In this special Rosh HaShanah episode, former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz joins Justin to discuss her new book As a Jew, exploring antisemitism’s impact on Jewish identity and how to reclaim the fullness of Jewish life today. Monday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 7:00am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm

ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES

Orthodox

The Hampton Synagogue

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

Monday 6:00pm Encore Monday 11:00pm

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

Morning Service Tuesday - 8:00am Encore 3:00pm

Evening Service Tuesday 6:00pm Encore 10:00pm

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

Morning Service Wednesday 8:00am Encore 3:00pm

Reform

Central Synagogue

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

Monday - 8:00pm Encore Tuesday 12:00am

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

Morning Service Tuesday - 10:00am

Family Service Monday 1:30pm

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

Morning Service Wednesday 10:00am Encore 5:30pm

Tuesday September 23

For Heaven’s Sake: Season of Reckoning

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi offer High Holiday reflections in the JBS season premiere of their acclaimed series, where the Hartman leaders engage in thoughtful debate on the moral questions facing Israel, world Jewry, and the future of Zionism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wed - 1:00am, 6:00am, 1:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 4:00pm & 6:30pm Friday - 9:30pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Wednesday September 24

Fighting Antisemitism- The ISGAP Hour: ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Kingsley Onyia & Amy Elman

Dr. Charles Asher Small explores African sources of strength for Israel with Rabbi Kingsley “Kish” Onyia, president of Nigeria’s Igbo Jewish Communities, and confronts denial of the sexual violence on 10/7 with Kalamazoo College professor Amy Elman. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Fri - 4:00am & 7:00am; Sat- 8:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader 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

A Rosh Hashanah L'Chayim Special

For Rosh Hashanah, an explanation of the themes and practices of the Jewish New Year. Sunday - 10:30am Tuesday - 4:00am

Daniel Cohen

Daniel Cohen, senior rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Joseph Telushkin

Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Robert 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. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

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 presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am, Thursday - 6:00am

The Binding of Isaac

Talmudic insight into the story of "The Binding of Isaac," in a program entitled, "He Told You What?," is shared by Rabbi Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

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

The 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 - 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.

Hebrew For Rosh Hashanah

Special Rosh Hashanah lesson of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 2. Sunday - 11:00am Monday - 1:00am & 7:30am Tuesday - 4:30am

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

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