Yom Kippur; Rabbis Buchdahl, Hirsch, Sacks z"l; "Being Jewish" Season 2 - Jason Alexander; Jane Eisner

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Ha'Azinu

Rabbinic luminaries offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Ha’Azinu is Moses’ soaring final song that calls heaven and earth as witnesses, recounting God’s care, Israel’s struggles and the call to faithfulness. As Yom Kippur nears, it reminds us that true return requires memory, gratitude and steadfast trust. Monday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am & 5:30pm

Rabbinic Wisdom and Commentary

Rabbi Hirsch: Two Years On

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the wounds of October 7 and the tension between power and vulnerability in a Rosh Hashanah sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Sunday - 10:00am

Rabbi Buchdahl: The Cries of Isaac and Ishmael

Angela Buchdahl, renowned senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, speaks openly about empathy, Israel, and the “most painful experience” of her rabbinic career. Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Tuesday - 4:30pm

Rabbi Sacks z"l: Faith & Insecurity

The late beloved philosopher, theologian, and author Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks reflects on the Yamim Noraim, drawing on history, scripture, and personal stories to teach that in a world of uncertainty, true strength and security are found through faith. Sunday - 8:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & Thursday - 7:00am

Monday September 29

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jane Eisner

Abby speaks with acclaimed journalist, author, and former editor-in-chief of The Forward, Jane Eisner about her new biography of Carole King and the Jewish roots that shaped both her identity and her artistry. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Tuesday September 30

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l: Outsourcing Morality - The 2016 Templeton Prize

Rabbi Sacks z”l delivers a powerful address on the dangers of outsourcing morality in the West as he accepts the prestigious Templeton Prize, honoring individuals whose exemplary achievements harness the power of the sciences to explore the deepest questions of the universe and humankind’s place and purpose within it. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 11:30am Friday - 1:00am, 6:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Texting IRL: Dahlia Lithwick

Elana Stein Hain welcomes Dahlia Lithwick, Canadian-American lawyer, writer, journalist and senior editor at Slate where she is known for her widely acclaimed commentary on law and politics. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 5:30am & 11:00am Friday - 1:30am, 8:30am, 1:30pm Saturday - 5:00pm & 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The “Soldier’s Rabbi” - Yosef Zvi Rimon

In this special Yom Kippur episode, Justin is joined by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon - Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion, President of the World Mizrachi Movement, and a transformative rabbinic leader - to discuss the value of Torah, social change for Israel’s most vulnerable, support for IDF soldiers, and his faith-based response to tragedies like October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 6:00am & 12:30pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday October 1 and Thursday October 2

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

Reform - Central Synagogue

Reform Kol Nidre Service

Wednesday 6:00pm (LIVE) 9:00pm (continued) Encore: Wednesday 11:30pm Thursday 3:00am (continued)

Reform Yizkor Service

Thursday - 10:00am (LIVE)

Reform Yom Kippur Family Service

Thursday - 1:30pm (LIVE)

Reform Neilah Service

Thursday 4:00pm (LIVE) Encore 9:00pm

Orthodox - The Hampton Synagogue

Orthodox Kol Nidre Service

Wednesday 8:00pm Encore Thursday 1:30am

Orthodox Yizkor Service

Thursday - 8:00am

Orthodox Neilah Service

Thursday 7:00pm Encore Friday 12:00am

Thursday October 2

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jason Alexander

Jonah welcomes stage, screen and former Seinfeld star Jason Alexander for the season two premiere of his hit podcast. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am,10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV) at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

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

Rabbis Discuss God & Yom Kippur

Rabbis from different movements of Judaism share their views on the reality of God for the observance of Yom Kippur. With rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist). Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Spiro On God

Ken Spiro, rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, explores the Jewish understanding of God. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l

Leading Reform theologian Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z”l explores the Jewish tradition’s understanding of God and the Jewish sensitivity to the divine. Tuesday - 4:30am & 4:00pm

Shai Held Part 2

Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition. Friday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Concept of Fasting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

For Thief's Benefit

The Talmudic principle that one should not make it too difficult for a human being to repent and heal a hurt inflicted on another person is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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

First Human Being

Genesis Chapter 2 begins with the creation of a single Adam from the dust of the earth. Where did the dust come from and what color was it? And what lessons are learned from the creation of a single individual? Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 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 12

Learn three new Hebrew letters Zion, Tet and Vet. 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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