JBS Highlights 5/9-15: Mother's Day, Jerusalem Day, & Israel Independence Day; Abraham Accords; Robert Siegel-People Vs Tech
Posted by Edith Samers on 05/07/2021 @ 04:04 PM
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WZO Jerusalem Day Tour
Join B'nai B'rith World Center-Jerusalem and the World Zionist Organization for a special live Jerusalem Day tour commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem and development of the city since the Six Day War. Led by guides Aviv Wishkovsky and Dorit Graiver, this memorable tour will educate and inspire. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 5:30a
Jerusalem Day - Halevi
In celebration of Yom Yerushalayim, a day commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem at the end of the Six-Day War of 1967, award-winning author Yossi Klein Halevi joins AJC to look back at one of the greatest victories in Jewish history. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm & 4:00am
Abraham Accords - Future Legacy
Rabbi David Rosen (AJC) moderates a discussion with ambassadors to the U.S. from Bahrain, the UAE, and the former U.S. Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, in a program that celebrates the newfound ties between Israel and the Gulf Arab states. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 10:00pm & 2:00am
Robert Siegel: People vs. Tec
Robert Siegel explores the role of technology in 2021, with Nicholas Carr (Former Exec. Editor, Harvard Business Review), Sherry Turkle (MIT), and Virginia Heffernan (Columnist, LA Times). A program of AFRMC Wednesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am; Friday - 2:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm & 1:00am
In The News: Jerusalem Day in Israel
In celebration of Jerusalem Day, JBS shines a light on the Tower of David Citadel Museum. Caroline Shapiro, Dir. of International Relations at the Museum, shares what's new, and how Jerusalem brings together past, present & future. With Shahar Azani. Monday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
In The News: The ZOA & Boston JCRC
The Boston JCRC voted against expelling the Zionist Organization of America, after several progressive groups sought its ouster. Mort Klein, ZOA's National President, and Jonathan Tobin, JNS' Editor in Chief, share their perspectives on the polarization of Jewish politics. With Shahar Azani. Thursday - 6:30pm, 11:30pm; Friday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 11:30pm
Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern
In this episode of Thinking Out loud, Micah Halpern talks about the historical importance of bipartisan support for the state of Israel in the halls of Congress and how the nature and breadth of this support may be changing. Also, Russia's belligerent intentions with regards to Ukraine, and what the Biden administration can do to stand up to Putin's aggression. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
ON L’CHAYIM
Sunday - Woman of Valor
For Mother's Day, Sara Esther Crispe (TheJewishWoman.org) and Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman (Westchester Jewish Center) discuss Mark Pearlman's book, "More Precious than Pearls: A Prayer for the Women of Valor in Our Lives," recited on Shabbat - 12 Noon & 6:00pm; Monday - 3pm
Monday: Ron Eliran
Ron Eliran is known internationally as "Israel's Ambassador of Song" and has been entertaining audiences since the 1960s as the Israeli army's entertainer. Monday - 9:00pm & 12 Midnight; Tuesday - 3:00pm
Tuesday: Story of Aliyah Bet
World War II vet Murray Greenfield, who as a young man joined the effort to smuggle Survivors through the British Blockade of Palestine, tells his dramatic story and how he endured Cyprus to build a life and Gefen Publishing. Tuesday - 9:00pm & 2:00am; Wednesday - 3:00pm
Wednesday: L'Chayim: Etzion Bloc 1948
The story of orphaned when his parents were killed in the Arab massacre of K'far Etzion Massacre, May 13, 1948. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3:00pm
Thursday: Emanuel Aronson Run
Filmmaker, journalist and historian Emanuel Aronson Rund shares personal memories of growing up in Israel during the 1948 War of Independence and discusses contemporary issues challenging the Jewish State today.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight; Friday - 3:00pm
Saturday: Bill Langfan on PLO
World War II Veteran and Israeli activist William Langfan reflects on his time in the war and explains the chicanery behind the Palestine National Charter resolution.
Saturday - 6:00pm
Jewish Studies
Talmud Study: Our Historic Homeland
Evidence of how the Jewish people have had a connection to the Land of Israel for thousands of years.
Sunday - 9:00am
Talmud Study: Saul and David
Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book or Samuel. JBS original series, “Dimensions of the Daf.”
Sunday - 10:15am; Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7:00pm; Friday - 4:00am
Talmud Study: Motherhood
While the Talmud notes a man's obligation to have children, for women this is voluntary act. Sunday - 9:45am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm; Thursday - 7:30pm; Friday - 4:30am
From The Aleph Bet: Lesson 18
Recognize Hebrew letters that tend to look alike in a complete review of all the Hebrew letters and vowel sounds Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Tuesday - 7:00pm; Wednesday - 4:00am; Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 5:00am; Saturday - 8:00am
Jewish 101: Preparing for Sinai
A dramatic telling of what it was like for the Children of Israel to stand at "Sinai" to hear the voice of God, and how the rabbis explain that each person "heard" God in his own way that day. A JBS original series with Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1:00pm
92nd Street Y: Judy Gold
Comedian Judy Gold talks about her standup show, her Jewish mother, and life on the road as a female comic in conversation with entertainment journalist Eddy Friedfeld. Taped before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am; Monday - 10:00pm; Tuesday - 4:00am & 10:30am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm
Reform And Orthodox Shabbat Services
Friday Evening
Reform: Central Synagogue 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm
Saturday Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue 9:30am & 1pm Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm
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