It's Happening In Miami

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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Eye on Israel: Untold News

The founder and president of Untold News, Marcella Rosen discusses her mission to raise global awareness of Israel’s extraordinary but little-known contributions in science, medicine, tech, humanitarian work and more. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm and Friday - 1:00am

Benjamin Anthony & Chuck Freilich: Judicial Reforms Following the Knesset’s decision to nullify the “reasonability” criteria, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor Chuck Freilich and MirYam Institute co-founder Benjamin Anthony debate the judicial overhaul process and other critical issues. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 10:30am, Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm and Saturday - 7:30pm

Standing Together: Jewish-Arab Movement for Peace IKAR’s Rabbi Sharon Brous is joined in conversation by Sally Abed and Alon-Lee Green, national leaders of Standing Together, a grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, and social justice. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am & 10:00am

Withdrawal from Gaza Through this personal, behind-the-scenes look at the people whose lives would be forever impacted by the disengagement from Gaza in August and September 2005, this documentary offers context for how support for judicial reform has arisen today. Monday - 1:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am, Wednesday - 7:30pm

In the News: Hawaii Wildfires

Director of Chabad of Maui, Rabbi Mendy Krasnjansky, speaks about the devastating wildfires, the heartbreaking loss of life and the efforts to help those who have been left with nothing. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

JBS journalist Micah Halpern discusses the ever-popular (except in the U.S.) Eurovision song contest, as well as the politics of international music and sport. Micah explores how Israel has managed on the international music stage through the years, recounting its Eurovision successes both recent and in the distant past—on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: US Democrats in Jerusalem

20 Congressional Democrats in Jerusalem, Michael Oren talks about Israel in 25 years, Tel Aviv light rail begins, and a look at synthetic human hearts. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

JEWISH STUDIES

**Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am

Sounds Of Silence

Rabbi Becher looks at the virtue of silence taught in Ethics of the Fathers Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm and Wednesday - 7:00pm

Tattooing

Rabbi Becher explores Jewish Law pertaining to tattooing (and otherwise marring one's body) Sunday - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm and Thursday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Ryan Hyman

Ryan Hyman explains the life-saving work being done by Israel’s Ezer Mizion, which has the world’s largest Jewish Bone Marrow Donor Registry. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Talia Carner

Talia Carner, author of four books, describes her Israeli family history that goes back seven generations, her response to anyone who questions Israel's legitimacy, her novel Hotel Moscow and more. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Yaakov Peri

Yaakov Peri, director of Israel’s internal Security Agency (the Shin Bet) from 1988-1994 during the first Lebanon war, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Shabak, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the New State Solution.
Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Bernard-Henri Lévy

France's leading Jewish intellectual, journalist and author, Bernard-Henri Lévy, discusses his Jewish journey and how he came to write a book about Jewish identity, antisemitism and the Jewish Tradition. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

SYNAGOGUE 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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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In the Spotlight: Joseph Berger

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with veteran NYT reporter Joseph Berger about Elie Wiesel, the first biography that is a deep and powerful dive into the life of the late Nobel Peace Laureate and esteemed sentinel of memory and responsibility. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm, Friday - 1:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Eye on Israel: IDF Widows and Orphans

Shlomi Nahumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization, is joined by one of his organization’s orphans to discuss with Shahar Azani the specific role IDFWO plays amid times of security tensions and internal social frictions. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 5:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

ADL National Leadership Summit (Highlights 2)

Mijal Bitton and panelists discuss looking forward and back on Israel at 75, a conversation on the proliferation of hate online, and author Matthew Dallek on radicalization. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00am

In the News: Marina Rosenberg

**The new Senior Vice President of International Affairs at the Anti-Defamation League, Marina Rosenberg, discusses a report released this week titled "Antisemitism and Radical Anti-Israel Bias in Left-Wing European Politics" and its impact on similar groups here in the US. With Teisha Bader. Sunday 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am**

Thinking Out Loud

Pro Israel political powerhouses like AIPAC are tryng to oust some of the Congressional members that Boycotted Israeli President Isaac Herzog's presentation to the joint Houses of Congress. Two are from Minnesota, Ilhan Omar and Betty McCollum. Micah Halpern looks at the battle and how important Israel is in US politics. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Israel's Cutting-edge AI Technology

Israel's AI Technology revolutionizes maritime autonomous drones, Netanyahu vision for high-speed rail linking the north and south of Israel, Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a building decimated by fire in 586 BCE and Covenant Wine’s Le’Chaim Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

L’Chayim

Beit Ruth Village

The Beit Ruth Educational and Therapeutic Village is a therapeutic residence and school for vulnerable and at-risk teen girls who have been removed from their family homes by court order as a result of severe emotional abuse. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt

Author of Living In The Shadow of Death, Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt describes his experience with cancer and discusses the Jewish tradition’s understanding of prayer and the power of community in the healing process. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am

Book Of Deuteronomy

Punishments related to the disobedience of God's laws as found in Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Bible, are explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am

Judaism on Abortion

A look at the unique Jewish approach to abortion, which differs radically from the rationales used by both pro-life and pro-choice communities Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Mike Burstyn & Friends: Julian Schlossberg

From Hollywood to the Great White Way, Mike Burstyn goes on a star-studded trip down memory lane with his longtime friend Julian Schlossberg, the legendary producer of stage and screen Sunday - 7:00PM Monday - 12:00am & 11:00am, Tuesday - 5:00am Wednesday - 10:00pm, Thursday - 2:00am, Saturday - 8:00pm

In the Spotlight: David Wolpe

After 26 years in a very public pulpit in LA’s Sinai Temple, Rabbi David Wolpe speaks honestly with Abigail Pogrebin about his decision to retire, what he’s taking with him, and his message to American Jews in this moment of increasing antisemitism and divisions around Israel. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am, Wednesday - 5:00am & 2:30pm Friday - 2:30am & 1:45pm, Saturday 3:30am & 4:00pm

AJC Global Forum 2023: Closing Plenary

The closing plenary of AJC’s Global Forum in Tel Aviv includes the Moral Courage Award, Israeli innovations, and a conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi on “A Vision for Jewish the Future” Thursday - 8:15pm Friday - 12:00am & 2:15pm, Saturday - 6:00pm

In the News: Hezbollah’s Northern Provocations

Israel’s northern border has been buzzing with Hezbollah’s recent provocations. What will Israel do next? Sarit Zehavi, Founder and CEO of Alma Research & Education Center in Northern Israel, sheds light on the current situation. With Shahar Azani Sunday 8:30am & 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

There are rumors that a Saudi - Israeli deal is in the works. President Biden personally referenced the deal. Israelis and the Saudi say any agreement is a long way away. The Palestinians are dead set against any Israeli Saudi deal. Micah explains why. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Tel Aviv’s Coastal Charm

Netanyahu calls for calm and unity after 'reasonableness' bill, meet the volunteer medics of United Hatzalah, explore Tel Aviv’s coastal charm, and wine from the Tzuba Winery. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield (Part 1)

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses the true meaning of "Jewish" and why it is so hard for many rabbis to fully embrace the Jewish Tradition. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield (Part 2)

Rabbi Hirschfield discusses why he left the extreme right, peace with the Palestinians, religious pluralism in Israel and gay marriage.
Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Actress Ayelet Zurer

Award-winning Israeli Actress Ayelet Zurer discusses her feelings about acting and creating art and describes portraying the Haredi widow "Elisheva" on the hit Israeli series Shtisel. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am

Hillel and Shammai

Rabbi Becher discusses the great pair of first century Jewish Sages, Hillel and Shammai, and explains why their different approaches to Jewish law presented "More Than A Personality Clash" Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Disputed Property

Rabbi Becher looks at the Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims Sunday - 9:38am Tuesday - 9:38am & 5:38pm Thursday - 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am

Circumcision

An adult discussion of the reasons for Brit Milah — the circumcision ceremony which brings Jewish boys into the Covenant of the Jewish People — and why it is an important Jewish ritual. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

PROGRAMS

In the Spotlight: Elizabeth Benedict

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with novelist Elizabeth Benedict about her unconventional memoir Rewriting Illness: A View of My Own. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

President Herzog at UJA-Federation of New York

Israeli President Isaac Herzog discusses his meetings in Washington, D.C., current events, the importance of the US-Israel relationship and more. Tuesday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 10:00am

Tu B’AV

WEDNESDAY Srugim - 8:00pm Songs of Love Concert - 10:00pm THURSDAY Srugim Marathon - 9am-12pm

As well as other programs for the Jewish Holiday of Love, find them all here https://jbstv.org/jbs-schedule

AJC Global Forum 2023: Plenary 3

Highlights include AJC’s annual “Great Debate,” with Yehuda Kurtzer and Ariel Kahana on ‘Should Diaspora Jews Have a Say in Israeli Affairs?

Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 4:00am & 8:00pm

In the News: Turmoil in Israel

Reporting from Tel Aviv, Shahar Azani speaks to Teisha Bader the day after the passage of the contentious Reasonableness Law Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern Everyone is talking about Israel's "Judicial Reform". Micah Halpern thinks about the impact of the change on Israel's legal system and looks at what reforms are up next on the agenda of the reformers. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Actor Jon Voight in Israel

Israel’s foreign minister attends African Union summit, Israel wins 11 medals in math Olympiad in Japan, and wines from the Nana estate winery in Mitzpe Ramon. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Ken Spiro (Part 2)

Ken Spiro, rabbi, historian and author of WorldPerfect, explores the Jewish understanding of God. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Israel-IS

Eyal Biram and Omer Kalo discuss how their organization Israel-IS seeks to improve the international perceptions of Israel among young people. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

The Second Sun

For the holiday of Tu B’Av, filmmaker Jennifer Gelfer and actor John Buffalo Mailer discuss The Second Sun, their poignant film about a b'shert romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am

Marriage

"Eight Blessings, One Wedding," on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8 Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am

Why Kashrut?

A review of the Jewish dietary laws of Kashrut and the Torah reason for the Jewish ritual observance that has played such a central role in Jewish life. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm 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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

AMC Aventura 24 - August 23

Directed by Academy Award® winner Guy Nattiv, Golda is a ticking-clock thriller set during the tense 19 days of the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (Academy Award® winner Helen Mirren), faced with the potential of Israel’s complete destruction, must navigate overwhelming odds, a skeptical cabinet and a complex relationship with US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (Liev Schreiber), with millions of lives in the balance. Her tough leadership and compassion would ultimately decide the fate of her nation and leave her with a controversial legacy around the world.

This special event, held two days before its nationwide release (August 25) will feature an exclusive Q&A with Helen Mirren and director Guy Nattiv.

AMC Aventura 24, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura

Click for showtimes and to purchase tickets

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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President Herzog’s Speech to Congress

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses a joint session of Congress, during his visit to Washington, D.C. that highlights the enduring partnership and friendship between the U.S. and Israel. Sunday - Today 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 4:00am

In The Spotlight: Avram Mlotek (Base)

Abigail Pogrebin sits with Avram Mlotek, rabbi, social activist, cantor, writer, actor, slam poet and co-founder of Base, a pluralistic home-centered outreach program for Jewish young adults. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 2:30am Saturday - 4:00pm

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism

A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Movement Leaders Offer Their Vision of the Future

In the final session of Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism, hearRabbi Rick Jacobs ( President, URJ), Rabbi Hara Person (Executive Director, Central Conference of American Rabbis), and Dr. Andrew Rehfeld (President, HUC-JIR) respond to the conference and offer their vision for the future of the movement. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Tisha B’Av Services

Participate in Tisha B’Av with a service from The Hampton Synagogue that includes a beautiful reading of Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, and a musical performance from the Maccabeats. Wednesday - 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm

AJC Global Forum 2023: Plenary 2

A conversation with Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, moving testimony from Ukrainian refugees who fled to Israel, and the inaugural AJC David Harris Award are among the many highlights of the second day plenary of AJC Global from Tel Aviv, Israel. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 1:30pm Saturday - 4:00am & 6:00pm

In the News: Israeli President Herzog’s Address to Congress with William Daroff

Taped hours after Herzog’s speech, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, William Daroff shares what it was like to be in the room during this important bi-partisan show of support for the State of Israel. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

Israel's President Herzog enthralled both Houses of Congress. Micah Halpern explains why it is no surprise that Israel has so many impressive leaders. It is not just their mastery of English. Even heavily accented leaders like Ben Gurion and Begin were amazingly impressive downright romantic in their presentations to America. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Israel Airforce, United Hatzalah & Eytan Peled

Stories this week include Israel’s expanded defense system, United Hatzalah medical volunteers, Israel showcasing innovation for global food security, American Israeli singer-songwriter Eytan Peled’s multilingual talent, and the Shiloh Winery. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Rabbi David Eliezrie

National Chabad Liaison to JFNA and author of The Secret of Chabad, Rabbi David Eliezrie describes what drew him to Chabad and his career as an emissary, and shares his perspective on Chabad philosophy regarding non-Orthodox Jews. Sunday - 12 Noon

Tal Keinan (Part 1) Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of God Is In The Crowd, explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.”
Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Tal Keinan (Part 2) Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 9:30pm

Andrew Rehfeld

Andrew Rehfeld, President of the Reform Movement’s rabbinical school HUC-JIR, discusses his vision of Reform Judaism and responds to criticisms that Reform rabbis are not schooled in Talmud and are often unfairly critical of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Ehud Diskin

Ehud Diskin, a 7th generation Jerusalemite who served as an IDF commander during the Yom Kippur War and is now a successful businessman, talks about his career and life Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Concept of Fasting

For Tisha B’Av, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of fasting in the Jewish tradition. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

15th Of Av

Rabbi Becher explains why Tu B’Av, the 15th of Av, is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish year. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101:A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Pure & Impure

A discussion of how non-Orthodox Jews can find meaning in the observance of Kashrut which reflects the unique Jewish perspective on "holiness" through the concepts of Tahor (pure) and Tamei (impure).
Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm 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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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PROGRAMS

Eye on Israel: Taking Back the Narrative

Laureen Lipsky joins Shahar Azani to discuss how she went from being an anti-Israel activist to fighting for Israel through the Zionist education initiative she founded, Taking Back the Narrative. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 10:30pm Wednesday - 4:00am Friday - 2:00am & 10:30am

In The Spotlight: The Cast of Unorthodox Podcast

A frank, funny, behind-the-scenes look at Tablet Magazine’s national hit podcast, ‘Unorthodox,’ with Abigail Pogrebin interviewing its newest host, Joshua Malina, and veteran co-hosts Stephanie Butnick and Liel Liebowitz. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism

A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Plenum III : Reframing Theology, Belief and Practice

Rabbis Yael Splansky (Holy Blossom Temple, Toronto, CA), A. Brian Stoller (Temple Beth-El, Great Neck, NY) and Rabbi Dr. Lawrence A. Hoffman (Professor Emeritus, HUC-JIR), discuss ways to better channel vibrant Reform Jewish spirituality through the medium of religious observance and practice. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:30am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 8:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel:Changing Times in Real Estate

Robert Siegel looks at the diminishing value of office buildings and asks who will be affected by a potential commercial real estate crisis, with panelists Scott Rechler (CEO & Chairman, RXR Realty) Stijn Van Neiuwerburgh (Columbia Business School) and Larry Suskind (Professor or Urban & Environmental Planning, MIT) Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 11:00am Friday – 5:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

AJC Global Forum: Opening Plenary (Lapid, Herzog, World Leaders, Journalists)

The opening plenary of AJC’s Global Forum in Tel Aviv features conversations with Opposition Leader Lapid, Israeli President Herzog, addresses from world leaders, remarks from AJC CEO Ted Deutch, a discussion with leading Israeli journalists and more. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 12:00am & 1:30pm Saturday - 3:30am & 6:00pm

Rabbi Sharon Brous: A Call to Abolition of the Death Penalty

Examine capital punishment through the Jewish lens of Sharon Brous, a leading American rabbi committed to multi-faith justice work through the LA-based IKAR, who explains in her sermon how the rabbinic tradition demands the abolition of the death penalty in this country. Friday - 11:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 9:00am

In the News: Israel’s Day of Disruption

As protests have roiled Israel over the government’s proposed judicial overhaul, legislation has started advancing. Professor Yaniv Roznai of Reichman University and Sara Haetzni-Cohen, journalist and social activist, share their perspectives. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud: Micha Halpern

There is much chatter about the Israeli - US relationship and the tensions that have emerged since Israel's new government took office six months ago. Is it that bad? Micah looks at the damage that has been done and speculates on how the relationship can be mended. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: American Embassy & Wine Of The Week

Jerusalem approves plan for American Embassy, Herzog’s “President's Honorees” for 2023, Daniel Shapiro named envoy for the Abraham Accords, JNF USA’s JNFUTURE reignites the passion of American Jewish youth towards Israel, and Wine from the Flam Winery Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Jewish Historians

Three of American Jewry’s leading historians — Jeffrey Gurock (YU), Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis) and Shuly Rubin Schwartz (JTS) — reflect on their chosen field and discuss the book they co-edited, Conversations With Colleagues. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi David Eliezrie

Rabbi David Eliezrie, National Chabad Liaison to JFNA and author of The Secret of Chabad, describes what drew him to Chabad and his career as an emissary, and shares his perspective on Chabad philosophy regarding non-Orthodox Jews. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Tal Keinan (Part 1)

Israeli financier and former IDF fighter pilot Tal Keinan, author of God Is In The Crowd, explains why he sees American Jewry on the decline and in danger of “dying in its sleep.” Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher * Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET*

As Argument

The essence of the Talmudic process as Argument, Controversy, and Clash is explored. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Wine In Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the connection between Wine and Judaism as described in the Talmud. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Jewish Journey

**A discussion of how each Jew is on a Jewish spiritual journey that includes choosing to incorporate Jewish observance into one's life, and how the practice of Judaism is not about "all or nothing”

Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm 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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

All times are ET

Israel Briefing: Yossi Shain

Yossi Shain, a former MK (Israel Beiteinu), emeritus professor at Georgetown University and liaison of Brandeis University in Israel, discusses Israel’s judicial reform, its security situation, US-Israel relations and more with the Jerusalem Press Club’s Elie Klutstein. Sunday - 7:30am & 4:00pm Tuesday - 2:30pm

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Hirsch

Rabbi Hirsch of NYC’s Stephen Wise Free Synagogue joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss being a Zionist activist rabbi, the Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism Conference, and The Lilac Tree, his book that presents a worldview drawn from Jewish and general wisdom. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 1:00pm Friday - 10:30am Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Re-CHARGING Reform Judaism

A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Plenum II: Rooting (Social) Action in Jewish Values Dr. Rachel Fish (Co-Founder, Boundless), Rabbi Dan Levin (Temple Beth-El, Boca Raton, Fla), and Rabbi David Woznica (Stephen Wise Temple, Los Angeles, CA) discuss how to define action for the Jewish people and the greater world in the current climate. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Mayim Biyalik: Being Jewish in Hollywood

Actor, author, director, and neuroscience PhD Mayim Bialik discusses her Jewish journey, what it’s like to be proudly Jewish in Hollywood, how she’s responded to recent streams of antisemitism in the media and much more. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am

MirYam Annual Security Briefing: Mossad & U.S. National Security

Benjamin Anthony moderates as former Mossad head Yossi Cohen and former U.S. National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster discuss Israel-U.S. security collaboration and cooperation and more at the Annual MirYam Institute International Security Briefing. Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 1:00am & 1:40pm Saturday - 9:30pm

In the News: Counter-Terror Operation in Jenin

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Danny Ayalon, shares his perspective on the major IDF operation which aimed to dismantle the terror infrastructure in Jenin, known as a hotbed for terrorism and a safe haven for terrorists. With Teisha Bader. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

Jerusalem is the Centerpiece of Jewish Life. The Hebrew calendar revolves around Jerusalem. Micah Halpern explains how and why Jerusalem is at the epicenter of Judaism. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Tel Aviv-Happiest City and Gal Gadot

Saudi Arabian Princess Reema expresses hope for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, ‘Wonder Woman’ actress Gal Gadot gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and unpacking why Tel Aviv is “the happiest city in the world.” Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sheldon Harnick z"l

We remember the late Sheldon Harnick z"l, Tony Award-winning lyricist of ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ as he describes his Jewish background, how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock and tells stories about the beloved musical. Sunday - 12 Noon Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Allen Lewis Rickman

Film and television star (‘A Serious Man,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire’) and Yiddish stage actor Allen Lewis Rickman discusses his love of Yiddish and his production of ‘Tevye Served Raw,’ the musical he wrote, directed and starred in, based on the writing of Sholem Aleichem. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Ellen Hershkin

In a conversation from 2018, then president of Hadassah, Ellen Hershkin talks about her Jewish background, her love of Israel, and her regard for Hadassah founder Henrietta Szold. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Avi & Miriam Hoffman

Yiddishist and playwright Miriam Hoffman and her director/actor/producer son Avi Hoffman discuss their collaborations with The Joseph Papp Public Theater and the work they are doing to enhance the world of Yiddish.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Richard Haass

One of America’s foremost foreign policy experts Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of A World In Disarray, discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the forces of chaos threatening the world today.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Seize the Moment or Wait for Better?

Rabbi Becher examines Talmudic commentary on doing a mitzvah now, versus waiting until later to do an even bigger mitzvah. Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

We Will Do and We Will Understand

Learn two of the most important words in the Jewish Tradition, "Na'aseh V'Nishmah," ("We Will Do and We Will Understand"), and how they reflect the rabbinic view of the way one embraces Jewish observance.
Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm 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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Reckonings

Eric Goldman speaks with Karen Heilig, Assistant Executive Vice President of the Claims Conference and Co-Producer of ‘Reckonings,’ the untold true story of Jewish and German leaders meeting in secret to grapple with the first reparations in history. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

In the Spotlight: Nancy Spielberg

Award-winning documentary producer and the sister of acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, Nancy Spielberg discusses her work, her childhood and the intensity of learning her mother’s biggest secret— which she did for the first time by reading the script for ‘The Fabelmans,’ her brother’s Oscar-nominated drama based on their family. With Abigail Pogrebin Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

RE-CHARGING REFORM JUDAISM A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Rabbi Hirsch: Keynote

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers the keynote address for Re-Charging Reform Judaism, a conference of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue that convened clergy, educators and lay leaders to address the existential challenges facing the Reform Movement. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Plenum I: Zionism & Jewish Peoplehood

Rabbis Joshua M. Davidson (Temple Emanu-El, New York City), Matthew D. Gewirtz (B’Nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, NJ), and Tarlan Rabizadeh (American Jewish University) discuss the growing distance between North American liberal Jews and Israel, and their fraying connection with the concept of Jewish peoplehood. Tuesday - 7:45pm Wednesday - 1:45am & 1:45pm Thursday - 4:45am Friday - 9:45am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish American Contributions to the Jazz Tradition Presented on JBS with support from the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)

Co-directors of the Omni-American Future Project, Aryeh Tepper and Greg Thomas, explore stories of Jewish contributions to the history of jazz, each of which opens a door to the enduring cultural vitality of America's home-grown form of fine art. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 4:00am & 7:00pm

In the News:

In the News: Israel and the Ukraine

Between Ukraine's criticism of Israel, and its First Lady visit to the country in early June, what's happening in the relations between both countries? Lazar Berman, Times of Israel Diplomatic Correspondent, discusses the complexities. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud; Micah Halpern

Inside the Mossad - the Herculean escapades of Israel’s clandestine agency. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: Ukraine’s first lady in Israel, Israeli Athletes in the Special Olympics

Cornea transplant recipients embrace family of brothers slain in terror attack; Ukraine’s first lady hopes for medical ties with the Israel; and thirty-five Israeli athletes compete in the Special Olympics in Berlin. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

William Langfan

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. Sunday - 12 Noon Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

H. Alan Scott

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Monday - 3:00pm

David Wolpe

In this conversation with David Wolpe, the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles through June 2023, the renowned rabbi shares his perspectives on God, Orthodox Judaism, why faith matters, and other aspects of Jewish life today. Sunday - 6:00pm

Shelley Fisher

Known as "The Hebrew Hillbilly,” singer/songwriter/actress Shelley Fisher discusses growing up Jewish in the heart of the Mississippi Delta (Memphis, TN), her love of Jewishness, and how her Jewish heritage has influenced her career. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Jeffrey Gurock: Jews in America

For the July 4th holiday, Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Sheldon Harnick z"l

Tony Award-winning lyricist of ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ the late Sheldon Harnick z"l, describes his Jewish background, how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock, and tells stories about the beloved musical. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Uri Regev

President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, Rabbi Uri Regev discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Don't Argue (Korach)

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the way the Talmud deals with Korach's challenging Moses' authority Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Pray For State

Rabbi Becher discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Ritual Observance

A discussion of the importance of ritual observance in Judaism from a non-Orthodox perspective, and why such observance is critical to the future of the Jewish community. Today (Sunday) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00pm

Eric Goldman’s Jewish Cinematheque: Reckonings

Eric Goldman speaks with Karen Heilig, Assistant Executive Vice President of the Claims Conference and Co-Producer of ‘Reckonings,’ the untold true story of Jewish and German leaders meeting in secret to grapple with the first reparations in history. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am Friday - 10:00pm Saturday - 8:30pm

In the Spotlight: Nancy Spielberg

Award-winning documentary producer and the sister of acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg, Nancy Spielberg discusses her work, her childhood and the intensity of learning her mother’s biggest secret— which she did for the first time by reading the script for ‘The Fabelmans,’ her brother’s Oscar-nominated drama based on their family. With Abigail Pogrebin Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

RE-CHARGING REFORM JUDAISM

A conference hosted by the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, presented on JBS with their support.

Rabbi Hirsch: Keynote

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers the keynote address for Re-Charging Reform Judaism, a conference of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue that convened clergy, educators and lay leaders to address the existential challenges facing the Reform Movement. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 4:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

Plenum I: Zionism & Jewish Peoplehood

Rabbis Joshua M. Davidson (Temple Emanu-El, New York City), Matthew D. Gewirtz (B’Nai Jeshurun, Short Hills, NJ), and Tarlan Rabizadeh (American Jewish University) discuss the growing distance between North American liberal Jews and Israel, and their fraying connection with the concept of Jewish peoplehood. Tuesday - 7:45pm Wednesday - 1:45am & 1:45pm Thursday - 4:45am Friday - 9:45am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish American Contributions to the Jazz Tradition

Presented on JBS with support from the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM)

Co-directors of the Omni-American Future Project, Aryeh Tepper and Greg Thomas, explore stories of Jewish contributions to the history of jazz, each of which opens a door to the enduring cultural vitality of America's home-grown form of fine art. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 4:00am & 7:00pm

In the News: Israel and the Ukraine

Between Ukraine's criticism of Israel, and its First Lady visit to the country in early June, what's happening in the relations between both countries? Lazar Berman, Times of Israel Diplomatic Correspondent, discusses the complexities. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud; Micah Halpern Inside the Mossad - the Herculean escapades of Israel’s clandestine agency. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel : Ukraine’s first lady in Israel, Israeli Athletes in the Special Olympics Cornea transplant recipients embrace family of brothers slain in terror attack; Ukraine’s first lady hopes for medical ties with the Israel; and thirty-five Israeli athletes compete in the Special Olympics in Berlin. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

William Langfan

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. Sunday - 12 Noon Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

H. Alan Scott

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Monday - 3:00pm

David Wolpe

In this conversation with David Wolpe, the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles through June 2023, the renowned rabbi shares his perspectives on God, Orthodox Judaism, why faith matters, and other aspects of Jewish life today. Sunday - 6:00pm

Shelley Fisher

Known as "The Hebrew Hillbilly,” singer/songwriter/actress Shelley Fisher discusses growing up Jewish in the heart of the Mississippi Delta (Memphis, TN), her love of Jewishness, and how her Jewish heritage has influenced her career. Monday - 9:00pm (6:00pm PT) Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Dr. Jeffrey Gurock: Jews in America

For the July 4th holiday, Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Sheldon Harnick z"l

Tony Award-winning lyricist of ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ the late Sheldon Harnick z"l, describes his Jewish background, how he came to work with composer Jerry Bock, and tells stories about the beloved musical. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Uri Regev

President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, Rabbi Uri Regev discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Don't Argue (Korach)

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the way the Talmud deals with Korach's challenging Moses' authority Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

Pray For State

Rabbi Becher discusses how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Ritual Observance

A discussion of the importance of ritual observance in Judaism from a non-Orthodox perspective, and why such observance is critical to the future of the Jewish community. 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**

With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box Ch 1684, Atlantic Broadband 168, Hotwire Ch 269, DirecTV Ch 388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Israel at 75: Successes and Challenges

To celebrate 75 years of Israeli statehood, leading Israeli voices Yossi Klein Halevi, Isabel Kershner, and Hen Mazzig discuss the country’s towering achievements, as well as its ongoing struggles. With Hadassah Magazine’s Lisa Hostein. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 1:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Eye on Israel: Jordan River Village

Shahar Azani speaks with Shalom Ashkenazi, the CEO of Jordan River Village, a camp for children living with serious illnesses that takes its inspiration from Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang. Monday - 8:00pm Tuesday - 1:30am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am Friday - 2:00pm Saturday - 1:00am & 4:30pm

Actor Josh Fadem: ‘History of the World Part II’

Actor Josh Fadem (‘Better Call Saul’) talks about his Jewish upbringing, his career in comedy, and his work in the new Hulu series ‘History of the World Part II,’ the long-promised sequel to the beloved 1981 Mel Brooks film ‘History of the World Part I.’ Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 1:00am & 2:20pm Friday - 5:20am Saturday - 10:00pm

Rabbi David Wolpe: “The Hand of God”

For the occasion of his final days as the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, enjoy an encore of Rabbi David Wolpe’s final Yom Kippur sermon, delivered during High Holidays 5783, in which he describes his journey to the rabbinate and explores the notion of the hand of God. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 1:30am & 4:00pm

In the News: Terror Rise in Judea & Samaria

Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Yaron Buskila, of the Israel Defense & Security Forum and an experienced IDF commander, analyzes current Palestinian terror trends and the recent security escalation on the ground. With Shahar Azani. Sunday - Today 8:30am & 5:30pm

Tune in every week on Thursday for new editions of In the News: Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Saturday - 11:30pm & 3:30am

Thinking Out Loud

“The Jewish food revolution”. Micah Halpern looks at the remarkable explosion of Jewish food. Restaurants catering, home cooks, the revolution is everywhere. It is in the US and in Israel. Gone are the days of boiled chicken and matzah ball soup. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Good Week Israel: JNF Initiatives, Film, Wine

Visiting JNF’s Ramat Hanegev Search & Rescue Center and the announcement of JNF’s World Zionist Village, ’Confronting Radicals’ documentary by former mayor of Shiloh David Rubin, and the Wine of the Week from Vitkin Winery Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l

Tyler Gregory

During his tenure as executive director of A Wider Bridge,a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion, the current JCRC Bay Area CEO Tyler Gregory discusses fighting for equal rights in the Jewish world. Sunday - 12 Noon Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

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.
Monday - 3:00pm

Herbert Block

Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), 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.
Sunday - 6:00pm

Robin Kanarek

Robin Kanarek, who lost her teenage son David to cancer, describes how she has been able to continue to embrace life and why she feels the development of palliative care is so essential for patients of all ages.
Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Dudu Fisher

One of Israel's greatest performers, Dudu Fisher describes his father's survival during the Holocaust, his concerns for the State of Israel and his personal journey from prospective dental student to world renowned cantor and star of Les Misérables on Broadway. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

H. Alan Scott

Comedian and writer H. Alan Scott discusses the journey that led him from his rigid Mormon upbringing to being a proudly gay Jewish convert, and he explains why he always felt he was Jewish. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

David Wolpe

In this conversation with David Wolpe, the Max Webb Senior Rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles through June 2023, the renowned rabbi shares his perspectives on God, Orthodox Judaism, why faith matters, and other aspects of Jewish life today. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9am & 9:30am ET

Ten Lost Tribes

Rabbi Becher explores the question of the ten lost tribes of Israel Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday- 7:00pm

A pluralistic introduction to the teachings, ideas and values of the Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z”l Lesson of the week begins every Sunday at 10am ET

Complete Jew

A look at the relationship between ritual observance and Jewish ethics, and why being a "lovely person" does not constitute being a "complete Jew." 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

Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org