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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

Introduction to Learning Hebrew

Rabbi Mark S. Golub introduces the JBS series “From The Aleph Bet” by illustrating why Hebrew is a much easier language to learn than English, and how Hebrew words often convey Jewish values. For anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand Hebrew. Monday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Hebrew: From The Aleph Bet - 1

Learn your first three Hebrew letters and read the most important word in the practice of Judaism. For anyone of any age who wishes to read and understand Hebrew, download Lessons and Worksheets free at jbstv.org/From The Aleph Bet. With Mark S. Golub. Monday – 9:30am & 5:30pm

ADL “Never Is Now”: Antisemitism

A discussion of how to fight hate and find unity in the face of antisemitism, with Jewish leaders Rabbi Jeffrey Myers (Pittsburgh, PA), Rabbi Jacqueline Mates-Muchin (Oakland, CA), Nathan Diament (Orthodox Union) and Rabbi Motti Seligson (Chabad-Lubavitch), with ADL’s Meredith Weisel. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 11:00am & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Friday - 10:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Zionism

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch laments the unraveling of American Zionism, and affirms that the Reform movement is a Zionist movement, theologically committed to the centrality of the Jewish People and Jewish State.
Tuesday - 7:00pm & 2:00am Wednesday - 10:30am & 5:30pm Friday - 1:30pm Saturday - 4:00pm

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Robert Stearns

Ellie Cohanim, former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, brings the Christian embrace of the Jewish People to Global Perspectives with her guest, pastor and founder of Eagles’ Wings Robert Stearns, as they discuss the source for the love of Israel among evangelicals Christians and more. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Andrew Roberts

JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin is joined by historian and author Andrew Roberts to discuss revisionist history, Winston Churchill, Boris Johnson, and what’s behind the increasingly strident antisemitism in Great Britain. Thursday - 8:00pm & Fri 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Sunday 1/12 - 2:00am

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Neshama Carlebac

Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career. Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Abe Foxman Part 1

Abe Foxman, who had a 50-year career with the ADL, reflects upon his extraordinary story of survival, becoming a “Hidden Child” cared for by his Polish Christian Nanny, and discusses the post-Shoah trauma that often haunts the lives of many Survivors. Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Abe Foxman Part 2

In part two, Abe Foxman discusses the way in which critique in the Jewish community has become a “blood sport;” the controversies over his successor, Jonathan Greenblatt; and controversy over “inclusiveness” in the Jewish community and J Street. Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Joy Levitt

Joy Levitt, past Executive Director of the JCC Manhattan and the former president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association, discusses the nature of Jewish education for young people today and other issues confronting the future of American Jewry.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Charles S. Cohen

Real Estate Developer and film producer Charles S. Cohen discusses his Jewish involvement and his film, “Red Trees,” director Marina WIller’s uplifting story of her father’s family’s survival in Nazi-occupied Prague. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

Saturday: Catch The Jew - Tuvia Tenenbom

Journalist Tuvia Tenenbom discusses his break from his ultra-Orthodox childhood in B'nei B'rak, and the upsetting realities he chronicles in his book Catch The Jew! conversations which show how Palestinians and Israelis are worlds apart. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: No Heavenly Voices

The Jewish tradition's mistrust of heavenly voices is the focus of Rabbi Mordechai Becher's Talmud study in a program he calls, "Pious Disobedience or Don't Listen To Heavenly Voices," based on a famous passage from Eruvin 6b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Polygamy in the Torah

Big Love: Was Polygamy Normal? Rabbi Becher offers a lesson based on Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Name of God

When Moses asks for God's name, the answer Moses receives reveals the Jewish Tradition's understanding of God. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Living Well, Aging Well - Rabbi Harold Kushner

Rabbi Harold Kushner (When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life) joins Rabbi Rachel Cowan (Wise Aging) to discuss what it means to live a good life. With Rabbi Peter J. Rubinstein of the 92nd St. Y in NYC. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 9:30am & 1:00pm

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

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Kosher Senior Night

Great new discount program for senior citizens to enjoy delicious Kosher food with their friends on the last Monday of every month at local restaurants or buying takeout! At a time when the prices of food are soaring, many restaurant owners in South Florida have a soft spot for senior citizens and are offering steep discounts (up to 20% off.) The program is called Kosher Senior Night and, as the name suggests, it has an additional goal to allow those seniors that miss eating Kosher, to enjoy kosher at least once a month.

There is also an option to order a subsidized Catered Meal that can be picked up from our headquarters in North Miami Beach or delivered.

Please tell your senior friends about this program. All seniors can join Kosher Senior Night by simply entering one of our participating locations on the last Monday of the month and mentioning you would like the Kosher Senior Night discount. Participants will be entered in our bi-monthly raffle to win great prizes, such as lunch for 2 at local kosher establishments.

This program is sponsored by United Jewish Generations, a Chabad organization for senior citizens. For more info, check out our website WWW.UnitedJewishGenerations.com/KSN or call us at (305) 770-4540.

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

Cantorial Concert - The Hampton Synagogue

In a special musical event, four of America’s leading female cantors - Magda Fishman, Laurie Akers, Rachel Goldman and Rachel Brook - headline a historic Cantorial Concert from The Hampton Synagogue, hosted by Cantor Netanel Hershtik, with honored guest Barry Tucker. Monday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Tuesday - 10:00am & 4:30am Wednesday - 1:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 8:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Frogs

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch uses parsha Vaera - about the plague of frogs that covered Egypt - to explore the notion that a single person has the power to motivate millions, in a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 10:30am
Friday - 1:30pm Saturday - 4:30am

Bible Contest 2021

The 2021 National Adult Finals of “Chidon HaTanach,” an annual competition from the World Zionist Organization testing Hebrew Bible knowledge, with contestants competing in New York City for a spot in the ultimate showdown in Jerusalem. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 5:00am Saturday - 7:00pm

In Memoriam 2021

A moment of memory devoted to major Jewish figures who passed away in 2021 including Ed Asner, Jackie Mason, Rabbi Abraham Twerski, Ida Nudel and others who had strong Jewish identities.
Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Author Discussion Series: Joshua M. Greene and Ivan Wilzig

Spotlight on the book Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend, with author Joshua M. Greene and Siggi’s son, Ivan Wilzig in conversation with The Hampton Synagogue’s Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 2:30am Friday - 10:00pm & 3:30am

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Jesse Morton

Former jihadist Jesse Morton discusses his journey from far-leftism to radical Islamic ideology, his success at bringing Jihadism to American society, and what finally made him leave his radicalism behind, with former US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 1:00am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: William Jacobson

Law professor and author of Legal Insurrection, William Jacobson joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss how intersectionality and critical race theory are destroying academic freedom and enabling anti-Semitism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 12 Midnight

In The News: Israel & US Public Opinion

Ben-Dror Yemini, Israeli journalist and author, shares insights from his recent tour in the US, misguided public perceptions about Israel and how to counter them. Emphasizes importance of education and facts in the fight for peace. With Shahar Azani Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah. Today (Sunday) - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm

Sunday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Miriam), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Kenneth Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, who leaves Y.U. to succeed Rabbi Shlomo Riskin as the President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Burt Visotzky

Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, Professor of Midrash at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in NYC, discusses the importance of rabbinic commentary to the Torah which reflects the world view of the Jewish tradition. Tuesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Wednesday: Neshama Carlebach

Award winning singer, songwriter and educator Neshama Carlebach talks about her personal journey, her music and how she has overcome the cancel culture that impacted her life and career.
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Joshua Safran

Author Joshua Safran discusses his memoir Free Spirit: Growing up On the Road and Off the Grid, about his most unconventional childhood, his return to and love for Judaism, and his work as a women's rights activist. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: Majority Rules

Rabbi Mordechai Becher speaks to the idea of how Jewish Law follows the majority opinion, on the JBS original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Disciple of Aaron

The Talmudic emphasis on being a "Disciple of Aaron," loving and pursuing peace while still being realistic in how one relates to an enemy, is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday- 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Hineni

A continuing introduction to the philosophy of Judaism through Moses' encounter at the Burning Bush. Whose voice does Moses hear from the Bush? What does the answer "Hineni" imply? What does Moses ask of God? Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Jews and Jesus

The Passion: The Truth about Jews & Jesus is the topic of an animated discussed between Rabbi Eugene Korn, Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham, and Catholic Theological Union Professor John Pawlikowski before a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm Tuesday - 4:00am Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 4:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 9:30am & 1:00pm

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 11:30 am and 2:30 pm

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

Celebrate the best of world cinema at the milestone 25th Miami Jewish Film Festival featuring award-winning Jewish and Israeli film premieres at various locations in Greater Miami.

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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

AJC Human Dignity Award: Patriarch Bartholomew

American Jewish Committee honors the global leader of Orthodox Christianity, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with the organization’s Human Dignity Award, in recognition of Bartholomew’s singular care for humanity and the environment, exceptional commitment to interreligious coexistence, and indispensable advancement of Orthodox-Jewish relations. Monday - 7:00pm & 2:30am Tuesday - 11:00am & 2:30am Thursday - 10:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 2:00pm

Conversations on Zionism

Family members and prominent Zionist leaders Olga Meshoe Washington (Defend Embrace Invest Support Israel), Dumisani Washington (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) and Joshua Washington (IBSI) join in a panel moderated by JBS’s Shahar Azani, from JNF-USA. Monday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Tuesday - 11:30am & 2:00am Wednesday - 1:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 5:30am

ADL “Never Is Now”

The opening program of ADL’S 2021 Never Is Now Summit features Vice President Kamala Harris, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, NYT journalists Sheera Frenkel and Kara Swisher in discussion about Facebook, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt and actor Daniel Dae Kim discussing AAPI hate and antisemitism, and more. Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 5:00am

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Institutions

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch discusses how public confidence has eroded when it comes to the critical institutions of the media, the courts, schools, churches and synagogues. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 10:00am & 5:30pm
Thursday - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am

Author Discussion Series: Robert Abrams

Author Robert Abrams discusses The Luckiest Guy in the World, his political memoir that shows how the office of state attorney general has evolved into a front-line protector of human rights. A program of The Hampton Synagogue with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 1:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 11:00am

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Herzl Makov

CEO of the Menachem Begin Heritage Center, Herzl Makov, discusses Begin's guiding principles as Prime Minister, how the Begin Doctrine informs Israeli policy on Iran today, Makov’s experience as Chief-of-Staff to PM Yitzhak Shamir, and more with Former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism and Global Perspectives host Ellie Cohanim. Thursday - 7:30pm & 1:30am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 9:30pm & 1:30am

Top Story with Jonathan Tobin: Jonathan Schanzer

Author and Middle East analyst Jonathan Schanzer joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss his new book Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War on Top Story. Thursday - 8:00pm & Fri 2:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 10:00pm

In The News: Iran Nuclear Talks

Dr. Eric Mandel, founder of MEPIN, MIDDLE EAST POLITICAL AND INFORMATION NETWORK & Senior Security Editor at the Jerusalem Report, shares his insights on the status of the negotiations with Iran, and what lies ahead for the region. With Shahar Azani Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Shai Held - Part 2 Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation. Sunday - 12:00 Noon & 6:00pm

Sunday: Chloe Valdary

Chloe Valdary, a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Gary Kenzer

Gary Kenzer, National USA Executive Director of “Honest Reporting,” discusses ways in which the international media fails to provide accurate and complete information regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Monday - 9:00pm & Midnight Tuesday - 3:00pm

Tuesday: Why J Street - Burt Visotzky

Rabbi Burt Visotzky, Professor of Midrash for the Conservative Movement’s Jewish Theological Seminary of America, and Director of JTS’s Milstein Center for Interreligious Dialogue, explains why he is a member of the Rabbinic Cabinet of J Street.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm

Wednesday: Stars of "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"

Conversations with cast members from Amy Sherman-Palladino's hit Amazon series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” including Rachel Brosnaham (Miriam), Alex Borstein (Susie), Michael Zegen (Joel) and Marin Hinkle (Rose).
Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm

Thursday: Composer Rob Mathes

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, his writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” and with his daughter Sarah. Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight Friday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: Not Taken Literally

*In “B’Shalach” from the Book of Exodus, describing the miracle of the Red Sea, Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses the Talmud prohibition against reading certain Torah passages literally on JBS’s “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm *

Talmud Study: In Self Defense

The notion of justifiable homicide Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Burning Bush

Learn the meaning of the Burning Bush that Moses encountered in the wilderness, and take a comparative look at the Jewish Tradition's approach to life with major religious philosophies. Sunday - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Simon Schama Jews Part 2

Historian and author Simon Schama discusses part two of his BBC/PBS series, “The Story of the Jews,” which chronicles Jewish history from the Jews’ expulsion from Spain in 1492 through the end of the 19th Century and the birth of early Zionism. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm
Tuesday - 4:00am Wednesday - 10:30am Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

Reform And Orthodox Shabbat Services

Friday Evening Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

Saturday Morning Shabbat Services

Reform: Central Synagogue 9:30am & 1:00pm

Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue With Hebrew, Transliteration And English Subtitles 11:00am & 2:30pm

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

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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

Hate Among Us - Documentary Premiere

A tapestry of unique perspectives on antisemitism illustrate how renewed intolerance is taking root in Jewish communities and having far-reaching consequences around the globe in this documentary from executive producers Dean Cain and Montel Williams. Today (Sunday) - 9:00pm & Midnight Wednesday - 10:30am Friday - 9:00pm & 3:30am Saturday - 8:30pm & Midnight

Let’s Talk About Israel - Daniel Sokatch

Author Daniel Sokatch breaks down issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and discusses why Israel matters, why it’s important to care, and other ideas from his book, Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted. A program of the Stamford JCC (CT). Monday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 2:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 10:00pm Saturday - 10:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: What Is Going On In Our Schools?

In a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch speaks of the importance of looking critically at what is being taught in schools today. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 1:00am Wednesday - 10:00pm & 2:00am
Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 5:00am

Author Discussion Series: Judy Batalion

Author Judy Batalion discusses her book The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos, in a program of The Hampton Synagogue with Rabbi Avraham Bronstein. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 1:00am Thursday - 1:30pm & 2:30am Friday - 11:00am

Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim: Nikki Haley & Mark Levin

Former US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Ellie Cohanim sits with former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley who discusses some of the most monumental decisions of the Trump Administration; then Ellie speaks with talk show host Mark Levin about Critical Race Theory, and his new book American Marxism. Thursday - 7:30pm & 2:00am Friday - 2:30pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Top Story: Daniel Asia

Composer and educator Daniel Asia joins JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin to discuss “wokeness” in the arts and what it means for American society, Jewish artists and Jewish concerns. Thursday - 8:00pm & 1:00am Friday - 9:00am Saturday - 7:30pm

In The News: Timna's Archeological Find

A recent discovery at Israel's Timna Park sheds new light on the Bible, and may change the face of Archeology. Erez Ben-Yosef, Prof. of Archeology at Tel Aviv U & Head of the Timna Archeological Expeditions shares the exciting news. With Shahar Azani. Today (Sunday) - 5:30pm

Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern

This week, Micah explains the importance of heeding the advice of Amos Yadlin, the former head of Israel's military intelligence, when he speaks about Iran's nuclear program and how to stop it. Micah also gives kudos to the band Black Eyed Peas, who stayed strong and performed in Israel despite intense pressure from BDS urging them to cancel their show. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 5:30pm

On L’Chayim

Sunday: Israeli Judaism - Rabbi Uri Regev

Rabbi Regev, President and CEO of HIDDUSH - For Religious Freedom and Equality, discusses issues of Jewish pluralism in Israel and the way the Orthodox impacts how American Jews feel about Israel. Today (Sunday) - 12 Noon & 6:00pm

Sunday: Bernard-Henri Levy

France's leading Jewish intellectual, journalist and author, Bernard-Henri Levy, discusses his own Jewish journey and how he came to write a book about Jewish identity, antisemitism and the Jewish Tradition, The Genius of Judaism. Today (Sunday) - 6:00pm

Monday: Jane Eisner

One of American Jewry's foremost journalists, Jane Eisner, former editor-in-chief of the Jewish Forward, describes her own Jewish journey and discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the future of American Jewry. Monday - 3:00pm

Monday: Shai Held - Part 1

Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, Shai Held discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. Tuesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Tuesday: Shai Held - Part 2

Shai Held talks theology, his understanding of God and his approach to teaching the Jewish Tradition in part two of a conversation.
Tuesday - 9:00pm & & Midnight Wednesday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Wednesday: Chloe Valdary

Chloe Valdary a black Christian activist, describes how she came to be an ardent defender of Israel and suggests the best way for the Jewish community to respond to the BDS Movement. Wednesday - 9:00pm & Midnight Thursday - 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Thursday: Joseph Cedar

Israeli filmmaker Joseph Cedar discusses his film “Norman,” starring Richard Gere in the title role as a Jewish New York fixer who knows the right people and can get things done.
Thursday - 9:00pm & Midnight
Friday - 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study: Put It To A Vote

The Talmudic concept of "governing" is discussed by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on the JBS original series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Today (Sunday) - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 7:00pm

Talmud Study: Shake It Up Zayde

Rabbi Becher explores the Jewish custom of swaying during prayer Today (Sunday) - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:00pm Thursday - 7:00pm

Jewish 101: Moses

Moses' early life, including his speech impediment and his marriage to Zipporah in Midian, is part of this week's study of the Exodus story which reveals the Jewish Tradition's notion of God and what it means to be a Jew. Sunday (Today) - 10:00am Monday - 5:00am Wednesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 1:00pm

92nd Street Y: Simon Schama - Jews (Part 1)

Historian, writer, and film documentarian, Simon Schama, talks with novelist Jonathan Safran Foer about Schama's 5-part television series on 3,000 years of Jewish history and impact on civilization, The Story of the Jews. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Sunday - 8:00pm & 2:00am Monday - 10:00pm & 2:00am Saturday - 1:00am & 4:00pm

REFORM AND ORTHODOX SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 6:00pm, 11:30pm & 2:00am

ORTHODOX: HAMPTON SYNAGOGUE With Hebrew, transliteration and English subtitles 7:30pm & 10:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES

REFORM: CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE 9:30am & 1:00pm

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

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

This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.

December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.

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This impassioned saga in the first century, based on real characters and meticulous research, seamlessly blends the fascinating story of the Jewish people with Esther, a timeless protagonist.

December 16, 2021 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

As this dutiful daughter is torn between her parents’ expectations and her own desires, growing turmoil threatens to tear apart her beloved city, Jerusalem, and her own family.

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