Preparing for the High Holidays - Rabbis Roundtable, Rabbi Sacks z"l, Selichot Services; Natan Sharansky; Elana Stein Hain

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Ki Tavo

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 Ki Tavo centers on gratitude and covenantal responsibility - from first-fruits and tithes to the covenant’s blessings and warnings - reminding us in Elul that renewal begins with gratitude and accountability. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

SELICHOT SERVICES

Central Synagogue

Begin the High Holidays live from Central Synagogue in New York City, with an evening of music, reflection, and tradition, featuring inspiring readings and the symbolic changing of the Torah mantles to white. Saturday - 9:15pm (LIVE) Sunday - 2:30am (Encore)

Hampton Synagogue

Orthodox Selichot services with remarks from Rabbi Schneier, and music by Cantor Hershtik and the Hampton Synagogue Choir, featuring classic and contemporary cantorial and choral pieces, live from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY. Saturday - 10:30pm (LIVE) Sunday - 3:45am (Encore)

Midnight Selichot: Hampstead Synagogue

At the 128-year-old Hampstead Synagogue in London, Rabbi Sacks z”l delivers remarks and the congregation joins for stirring Selichot melodies, in a rare 2019 recording that vividly showcases the British Jewish community gathered in prayer. Sunday - 12:30am

Rabbi Sacks z"l

Preparing for the Jewish New Year

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l offers remarks on different aspects and themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Sunday - 8:30pm Mon - 5:30pm; Tue - 1:00pm Friday - 8:30am & 11:00am

Two Voices: A New Perspective on the Meaning of Teshuvah

As the High Holidays approach, join Rabbi Sacks z”l to explore Maimonides and Nachmanides, the roles of priest and prophet, and the layered meanings of teshuvah. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:00am

Monday September 8

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Menachem Z. Rosensaft

Abby speaks with Menachem Z. Rosensaft, attorney, human rights advocate and Second Generation leader, about his book Burning Psalms, a poetic reckoning with God, memory and moral responsibility in the aftermath of the Shoah. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Kosher Movies: Real Life Events

Father and son Rabbi Herb and Benyamin Cohen look at films through a Jewish lens and consider the cinematic version of real-life events. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm Friday - 4:30am & 11:00am

Tuesday September 9

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Elana Stein Hain

Justin is joined by Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in anticipation of the JBS premiere of TEXTing, her popular series that addresses issues of our day through the lens of classical Jewish texts. 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 September 10

Defending Israel with David Harris: Melanie Phillips

David speaks with British journalist, author, broadcaster and Times of London columnist Melanie Phillips. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Weekly Sermon

Rabbi Hirsch delivers his weekly sermon to his Stephen Wise Free Synagogue congregation. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm Friday - 1:30pm & 10:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Natan Sharansky & Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

At the 2025 ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Dr. Charles Asher Small spoke with Natan Sharansky, legendary dissident and human rights advocate, and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., civil rights leader and No Labels Co-Chair. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 2:00pm

Thursday September 11

High Holidays Rabbis Roundtable

A panel of leading U.S. rabbis - Angela Buchdahl (Reform), Elliot Cosgrove (Conservative) and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) - share insights and preparations for the upcoming High Holidays. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 3:30am & 8:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective that combating Jew-hatred cannot remain solely a Jewish issue, but requires enlisting non-Jews and non-Israelis in the cause. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

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

Dr. Charles Asher Small

Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director of The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) discusses his organization’s research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combating antisemitism today. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jerry Silverman

Jerry Silverman, former President & CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, reflects on visits to Israel, American Jewry’s bond with Israel, and the community’s future. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Kenneth Feinberg

Kenneth Feinberg - the “pay czar” who set TARP executive compensation and led the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund - reflects on working with 9/11 families, lessons from public service in the Obama era, and his concerns for the Jewish future. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

9/11 Remembered

One World Trade Center survivor Ari Schonbrun; NYPD Detective Morty Dzikansky; and Liz Goren, a psychotherapist who counsels survivors, tell their personal stories and reflect upon the meaning of 9/11 as Americans and as Jews. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Shake It Up Zayde

The Jewish custom of swaying during prayer is discussed. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

On Condition

The Talmud's emphasis on details and stipulations in matters of Jewish law, and why every word of the Torah has a purpose is examined. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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

Creation, Pt.2

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1). Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm 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.

Lesson 10

Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words "Purim" and "Passover". Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm

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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