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

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

July 26 & 27

Sunday, July 30, 4:30-7 PM

Enjoy an afternoon for Jewish Singles. Gather while relishing savory cheeses paired with exceptional wine. There will be great live music and plenty of singles to meet. What to expect! Stations with paired wine for tasting and lots of tasty treats including four types of cheeses (all Cholov Yisroel): Camembert, Gouda, Manchego and aged sharp cheddar, jalapeno and truffle hummus spread, empanada and teaquinos appetizers and more. Kosher Supervision under the ORB.

Address Hilton Aventura Miami, 2885 NE 191st Street, Aventura

For information, contact Linda M. Klein at [email protected] or 954.648.7280.

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

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

Do you know an incoming Jewish UCF student? We want to meet them! To share the love, simply fill out this form so we can reach out!

Incoming Freshmen are also invited to register for Fresh Fest, August 17-18 for two days of Jewish programming and the opportunity to make new friends. Click here to learn more. Go Knights!

For more information, contact Andie Gerszuny at [email protected].

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

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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