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Bnai Zion Foundation Gala

The 2018 Bnai Zion Foundation NY Gala honoring philanthropist William K. Langfan, Rabbi Elie Abadie (Sephardic Academy of Manhattan), Kenneth Abramowitz (savethewest.com) and Mark Langfan (Americans For A Safe Israel). From the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 1am

The U.S. Today: Lieberman & Lew

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman and former Treasury Sec. Jack Lew offer their view of "The State of the Union," from incivility in Washington to the decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. With Abigail Pogrebin, a Jewish Week event from The Streicker Center at Temple Emanu-El, NY (2019). Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm

Jews & the Democratic Party

A L'Chayim Round Table discussing the implications of anti-Israel statements by Democratic freshman Congresswomen, and opposition to anti-BDS legislation by Democratic candidates, with Thane Rosenbaum (Forum on Law Culture & Society), Eric Yoffie (Haaretz), Betty Ehrenberg (World Jewish Congress) and Jonathan Mark (Jewish Week). Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm; Next Sunday - Noon & 6 pm

Abraham Lincoln: Yossi Prager

For Presidents' Weekend, Yossi Prager, Avi Chai Foundation Executive Director for North America, reviews the enduring legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, and discusses the Jewish Tradition's notion of God's role in human events. Today (Sunday) - Noon & 6pm

Washington's Letter To The Jews: Jonathan Sarna, Meir Soloveichik and Louise Mirrer

A discussion of President George Washington 1790 letter to the Jews of Rhode Island, affirming the principle of religious tolerance, with Dr. Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis U), Rabbi Meir Soloveichik (YU) and Dr. Louise Mirrer (AHJS). At Cong. Shearith Israel. Today (Sunday) - 1pm; Monday - 7pm & 2am

U.S. Presidents and Israel: Jerome Chanes

Professor Jerome Chanes of CUNY discusses how the American Presidential administrations of the 20th Century each interacted with the state of Israel. JBS exclusive coverage of Limmud NY 2016. Today (Sunday) - 7pm; Monday - 2pm

Harry S. Truman Recognizes Israel: Kurt Graham Dr. Kurt Graham, the Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, describes the heroic contribution Pres. Truman made to the infant State of Israel when it became a state on May 14, 1948. From the 2018 AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem. Monday - 8:15pm & 1:45 am; Wednesday - 2:45pm

JFK and Israel: Jerome Chanes

On the anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas, Texas (November 22, 1963), Prof. Jerome Chanes of the Center for Jewish Studies at CUNY's Gradate Center discusses the profound positive impact President Kennedy had on U.S.-Israeli relations.
Monday - 9pm & Midnight; Tuesday - 3pm

Honoring Black History Month on L’Chayim:

Jews & Civil Rights Movement: Clarence Jones Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm

L'Chayim: Rachel Robinson Jackie Robinson's widow Rachel Robinson discusses the challenges she and her husband had to face as he broke the Major League color barrier in 1947-- - and recalls the Jews who helped them. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm

92Y: Alan Dershowitz vs Jeremy Ben Ami

Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz and J Street Executive Director Jeremy Ben Ami debate the proper role for American Jews in any Israeli-Palestinian peace process. From the 92nd Street Y in Nov 2009. Tonight (Sun) - 8pm & 1:30am; Monday - 10pm & 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8:30pm & 1am;Saturday - 3pm & 5am

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