JBS Highlights 06/18 – 06/24: Orthodox Tik Tok Star, Leadership & Aging, Future of the PA, “Israelism”
Posted by Edith Samers on 06/16/2023 @ 12:48 PM
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PROGRAMS
A Special Look: Miriam Ezagui
Teisha Bader is joined by Orthodox Jewish mother and Tik Tok star Miriam Ezagui, who discusses how her videos about “baby-wearing" launched her as an influencer who educates about the Holocaust, discusses the beauty of Judaism, and shares her life as an Orthodox Jew with millions through social media. Sunday (Today) - 7:30pm, Monday - 2:00am & 10:00am, Thursday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 5:30am & 8:00pm
In the Spotlight: Abi Dauber Sterne
Abigail Pogrebin is joined by educator and author Abi Dauber Sterne who discusses Stories for the Sake of Argument, her book that tackles a range of issues from religious freedom to gender equality, and leaves the reader with a clash of values and an unresolved dilemma to ponder. Monday - 8:00pm, Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:30am, Friday - 10:00pm, Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm
Rabbi Hirsch: The Long Walk to Freedom
Rabbi Hirsch explores the notion of freedom, underscoring how emancipation is solidified not by the slave owner but rather by the people, who proclaim to one another a resolve to be free, and march forward to the Promised Land. Monday - 10:10pm, Tuesday - 7:00pm, Wednesday - 2:00am, Friday - 11:00am, Saturday - 5:00am & 4:00pm
Global Connections with Robert Siegel: Leadership & Aging
Robert Siegel looks at the essential questions of work, retirement, leadership, and aging with panelists Felix Benninger (Rabin Medical Center), Laura Carstensen (Stanford Center on Longevity) and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld (Yale School of Management). Wednesday - 8:00pm, Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am, Friday - 2:00pm, Saturday - 4:00am & 7:00pm
Israel Security Conference: Future of the PA
Reserve Israeli Generals Hirsch, Buskila and Kukia, and journalist Abu Toame discuss developments in the Palestinian arena, the rise of Hamas, and the Israeli approach to the Palestinian Authority beyond the Abbas era. Tuesday - 8:30pm, Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm, Friday - 5:00am
In the News: “Israelism” at UCLA
Following last week's UCLA screening of "Israelism," Abe Foxman, former ADL Head, and Natalie Masachi, President of UCLA SSI, share their perspectives on the new documentary that rails against the pro-Israel "indoctrination" of young Jews. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm. And tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm and Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am
Thinking Out Loud
China’s Objective in the Middle East is to become the most essential and influential power. China is forging relationships and bolstering friendships. Beijing wants to reshape the Middle East. And that is bad news for Israel and the US. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Good Week Israel: Flying Taxi, Visits from AI Co-Founder and UK Pop Star
Stories include Israel’s first air taxi test drive, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visits Israel, Israel365 brings the Jewish state to the NRB Christian media convention in Orlando, and UK pop star Robbie Williams takes the stage in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm, Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
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. Sunday - 12 Noon, Wednesday - 9:00pm, Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Clarence Jones - Meet Clarence Jones, a personal friend of Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped create the I Have A Dream speech. Monday - 3:00pm, Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm, Saturday - 6:00pm
Yehuda Pearl - Father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, who ended his life with the words "I am Jewish” in 2002, Yehuda Pearl talks about his own sense of Jewish identity and whether he sees himself as Abraham in the Akedah. Sunday - 6:00pm
Rachel Robinson - Rachel Robinson, the widow of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, recalls the challenges she and her husband had to confront when Jackie broke the color barrier, and the Jews who helped them in the struggle. Monday - 9:00pm
Yiscah Smith - Yiscah Smith, author of 40 Years in the Wilderness: My Journey to Authentic Living, describes her transition from life as an Orthodox man in Jerusalem to an observant Jewish woman who travels the world as a spiritual activist. Tuesday - 9:00pm, Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Herbert Block - Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), Herbert Block discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight, Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm
Talmud Study: Father's Day Parenting
Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud’s view of parenting and how to raise children who are self-reliant and morally responsible adults.
Today (Sunday) - 9:00am, Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Wednesday- 7:00pm
Talmud Study: Polygamy in the Torah
Rabbi Becher looks at the question of polygamy, based on Kesuvos 90a Today (Sunday) - 9:30am, Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm, Thursday - 7:00pm
Jewish 101: God Unseen
In a continuing study of what it means to say that "the Torah is written by God," a discussion of the famous Talmudic story which teaches that Jews do not listen to voices from heaven to understand the Torah Today (Sunday) - 10:00am, Monday - 5:00am, Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm, Thursday - 4:00am, Friday - 1:00pm
REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES
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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