JBS Highlights 12/26-1/1: Cantorial Concert, Bible Contest, In Memoriam, Rabbi Hirsch, Hampton Authors, JNS-Morton & Jacobson
Posted by Edith Samers on 12/23/2021 @ 07:51 PM
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Cantorial Concert - The Hampton Synagogue
In a special musical event, four of America’s leading female cantors - Magda Fishman, Laurie Akers, Rachel Goldman and Rachel Brook - headline a historic Cantorial Concert from The Hampton Synagogue, hosted by Cantor Netanel Hershtik, with honored guest Barry Tucker. Monday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 10:00am & 4:30am Wednesday - 1:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 8:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Frogs
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch uses parsha Vaera - about the plague of frogs that covered Egypt - to explore the notion that a single person has the power to motivate millions, in a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City
Tuesday - 7:00pm
Wednesday - 10:30am
Friday - 1:30pm
Saturday - 4:30am
Bible Contest 2021
The 2021 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach,” an annual competition from the World Zionist Organization testing Hebrew Bible knowledge, with contestants competing in New York City for a spot in the ultimate showdown in Jerusalem. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 7:00pm
In Memoriam 2021
A moment of memory devoted to major Jewish figures who passed away in 2021 including Ed Asner, Jackie Mason, Rabbi Abraham Twerski, Ida Nudel and others who had strong Jewish identities.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm
Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
Saturday - 5:30pm
Author Discussion Series: Joshua M. Greene and Ivan Wilzig
Spotlight on the book Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend, with author Joshua M. Greene and Siggi’s son, Ivan Wilzig in conversation with The Hampton Synagogue’s Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 10:00pm & 3:30am
Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Jesse Morton
Former jihadist Jesse Morton discusses his journey from far-leftism to radical Islamic ideology, his success at bringing Jihadism to American society, and what finally made him leave his radicalism behind, with former US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am
Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: William Jacobson
Law professor and author of Legal Insurrection, William Jacobson joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss how intersectionality and critical race theory are destroying academic freedom and enabling anti-Semitism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 12 Midnight
In The News: Israel & US Public Opinion
Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli journalist and author, shares insights from his recent tour in the US, misguided public perceptions about Israel and how to counter them. Emphasizes importance of education and facts in the fight for peace. With Shahar Azani Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
On L’Chayim
Sunday: Rob Mathes
Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm
Sunday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Miriam), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm
Monday - 3:00pm
Monday: Kenneth Brander
Rabbi Kenneth Brander, who leaves Y.U. to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Tuesday - 3:00pm
Tuesday: Burt Visotzky
Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm
Wednesday: Neshama Carlebach
Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Thursday - 3:00pm
Thursday: Joshua Safran
Author Joshua Safran discusses his memoir Free Spirit: Growing up On the Road and Off the Grid, about his most unconventional childhood, his return to and love for Judaism, and his work as a women's rights activist. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm
JEWISH STUDIES
Talmud Study: Majority Rules
Rabbi Mordechai Becher speaks to the idea of how Jewish Law follows the majority opinion, on the JBS original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm
Talmud Study: Disciple of Aaron
The Talmudic emphasis on being a "Disciple of Aaron," loving and pursuing peace while still being realistic in how one relates to an enemy, is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday- 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm
Jewish 101: Hineni
A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God? Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm
92nd Street Y: Jews and Jesus
The Passion: The Truth about Jews & Jesus is the topic of an animated discussed between Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 4:00pm
REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 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 9:30am & 1:00pm
ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
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