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JBS Highlights starting 8/16: Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon and Marion Kaplan (Prof of History, NYU) discusses her book “Hitler’s Jewish Refugees” and more
Posted by Edith Samers on 08/15/2020 @ 05:10 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Ambassador Danon: The Will To Prevail Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon, author of “Israel: The Will To Prevail.” cautions Israel against listening to its allies, including the U.S., and speaks to the issue of sovereignty over the West Bank. With Liz Berney at the ZOA Book Club. Monday - 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 4am
Hitler’s Jewish Refugees Marion Kaplan (Prof of History, NYU) discusses her book “Hitler’s Jewish Refugees,” the story of Jews who found a haven in Portugal despite the pro-Nazi Portuguese’s government. With Avinoam Patt at the University of Connecticut in Stamford, CT Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 4am
Talmud: Protests, Riots and Mobs As America is embroiled in protests throughout the country, Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer at Gateways and Yeshiva University cites Talmudic texts and rabbinic commentaries to discuss the Jewish Tradition’s conception of protest vs. violence on the JBS series “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9am; Monday - 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 2am
From Date to Mate: Episode 6 Justin and Brett get to know each other, Daniel and Zoe celebrate Chanukah, and feelings of jealousy begin to emerge. Today (Sunday) - 1:30am; Monday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 10am & 5:30pm
From Date to Mate: Episode 7 In this season 1 finale, Brett, Justin and Paige find themselves in a love triangle while the issue of "trust" looms large for Daniel and Zoe Saturday – 10:30pm & 1:30am
On L’Chayim
Sunday: Israel Maimon
The President & CEO of Israel Bonds, Israel Maimon, discusses his experiences in the Golani Brigade, his role in the 2007 bombing of the Syrian nuclear reactor, his concerns regarding Iran & his critique of the Iran Nuclear Deal.
Sunday (Today) - 12 Noon & 6 pm; Monday - 3pm
Monday: Dr. Mordechai Kedar Pt. 1
Mordechai Kedar, a leading scholar on Arab culture (Bar-Ilan University), addresses the profound misconceptions Americans have about the structure and mentality of the Palestinian world and offers an alternative peace plan.
Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm
Tuesday: Dr. Mordechai Kedar Pt. 2 Mordechai Kedar, a leading scholar on Arab culture (Bar-Ilan University), explains why the Arab world needs to recognize Israel as a Jewish State and why the issue of Palestinian refugees reflects an anti-Israel bias. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm
Wednesday: Hadar Goldin's Mother Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
Thursday: Rabbi Joseph Potasnik
Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of “Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi,” discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
Saturday: Henry Winkler Actor and author Henry Winkler, best known for playing Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the television sitcom "Happy Days" (1974-84), discusses growing up Jewish and his book on life experiences and lessons entitled, “I've Never Met An Idiot on the River." Saturday - 6pm
92nd Street Y: A Night Of Jewish Humor
Jewish humorists and writers Patricia Marx, Calvin Trillin, Adam Gopnik, and Jeffrey Toobin discuss Jewish humor with Michael Krasny, radio host and author of Let There Be Laughter. From the 92nd Street Y in NYC, a JBS exclusive television presentation.
Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am & 4pm
In The News: Civic Social Service Program in Israel Israel & the U.S. are both immigrant nations, a cause for occasional social tensions. Reuven Pinsky, Director General of Israel’s National Civic Service Authority, shares his experience of using national service to promote social cohesion. Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services Friday Night
Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am & 2:30pm
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS Highlights starting 8/9: Thomas Friedman & Tony Blair, Lipstadt & Weiss, What's Next For Syria?, Tal Kienan, Fiddler's Sheldon Harnick
Posted by Edith Samers on 08/08/2020 @ 06:09 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Friedman & Blair on Democracy
Journalist Thomas Friedman and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair discuss the future of Democracy and Globalization in the Age of Corona. With Prof. Yuval Shany of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI). (2020) Monday - 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 4am
AIPAC 2020: What’s Next For Syria
Michael Singh (Washington Institute), Charles Lister (Middle East Institute), and Hayvi Bouzo (Orient News) discuss Syria after nine years of war and the implications for Israeli security. With Cameron Brown at AIPAC 2020. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm & 4am
Talmud: Seize the Moment or Wait for Better?
In "Seize the Moment or Wait for Better?" Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmudic commentary on doing a mitzvah now versus waiting until later to do an even bigger mitzvah. Sunday - 9am; Monday - 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm & 2am
Jewish 101: The Oral Truth
Learn and understand how the Jewish tradition is based on rabbinic interpretations of the Torah, just as the American Constitution is defined by Supreme Court rulings. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm
From Date to Mate: Episode 5
Zoe and Daniel take their relationship to the next level, and Justin is placed in the awkward situation of meeting his ex's new boyfriend. Sunday - 11:30am; Monday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 10am & 5:30pm
From Date to Mate: Episode 6
Justin and Brett get to know each other, Daniel and Zoe celebrate Chanukah, and feelings of jealousy begin to emerge. Saturday – 10:30pm & 1:30am
Peter Yarrow
A member of the iconic folk-music group of "Peter, Paul & Mary," Peter Yarrow, who talks about his Jewish identity and his feelings for the State of Israel.
Sunday - 12 Noon Part 1; Sunday - 6 pm Part 2
Monday – 2pm Part 1; Monday - 3pm Part 2
Tal Keinan Pt 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.”
Monday - 9pm & 2am;Tuesday - 3pm
Tal Keinan Pt 2
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight Wednesday - 3pm
Israel Maimon
The President & CEO of Israel Bonds, Israel Maimon, discusses his experiences in the Golani Brigade, his role in the 2007 bombing of the Syrian nuclear reactor, his concerns regarding Iran & his critique of the Iran Nuclear Deal.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
Thursday: SJP Report-Charles Small
Founding Director and President of ISGAP Charles Small discusses his organization’s research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combatting antisemitism today. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
Saturday: Fiddler Lyricist
Sheldon Harnick, the Tony Award winning lyricist of "Fiddler On The Roof," describes his Jewish background and tells behind the scenes stories on the occasion of the show’s 50th anniversary in 2014.
Saturday - 6pm
92nd Street Y: Deborah Lipstadt/Bari Weiss
Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies at Emory University Deborah Lipstadt discusses the topic of her latest book, Antisemitism Here and Now with New York Times Op-Ed staff editor and writer Bari Weiss. Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am & 4pm
In The News: LGBTQ Rights in Israel
Galit Peleg, former Israeli Consul for Public Affairs in NY, describes fighting the boycott of Al Araz Tahini, an Arab Israeli business that donated to LGBTQ youth in her efforts to be true to Israeli values. “In The News” with Shahar Azani. Sunday– 5:30pm, 11:30pm; Monday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
Talmud: Seize The Moment Sunday – 9am
Jewish 101 – The Torah Sunday – 10am
Witness: Esther Geizhals Sunday– 3pm
Film: Deadly Honor Sunday – 9pm
Film – A Blind Hero Tuesday – 1pm
Thinking Out Loud: Micah Halpern Wednesday – 6:30pm
Jake Ehrenreich Show: Ron Eliran Wednesday – 10pm
The Rebbe (Joseph Telushkin & Gary Rosenblatt)
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
SCHECK HILLEL TO START ONLINE, PRIORITIZING HEALTH AND SAFETY
Posted by Becky Morhaim on 08/03/2020 @ 10:12 PM
Scheck Hillel Community School is the first South Florida private school to announce that it will start its school year with Scheck Hillel @ Home: the school’s rigorous and personalized academic program for online instruction, prioritizing the health and safety of students’ families, faculty and staff.
“Today, we are at the epicenter of the pandemic. It would be unconscionable to bring close to 1,300 people to campus now,” said Vanessa Donaher, Head of Scheck Hillel Community School. “This decision does not come lightly. Our ultimate goal is to return to and remain on campus. This goal has not changed. It has only been strengthened. We will be healthier and safer for having waited. ”
While online, the school will offer tuition discounts by grade level, in addition to loyalty tuition credits announced in the spring, as a way of showing appreciation for its families.
Scheck Hillel´s online learning program includes: Full day live instruction. A personal Chromebook for every child in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, pre-loaded with all the software and resources for the school year. School supplies and printouts for all students through Upper School. Vibrant Student Life programming. Student counseling for social-emotional support. Family and community programming.
For more information on Scheck Hillel’s reopening plan please visit eHillel.org/HillelatHome.
About Scheck Hillel Community School
Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.931.2831x173 or write to [email protected].
JBS Highlights starting 7/26: Beinart-Gordis-Dershowitz, Election 2020, BLM Antisemitism, Farewell Dani Dayan, Tisha B’Av, David Harris, European Antisemitism
Posted by Edith Samers on 07/26/2020 @ 08:41 AM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
JBS Highlights
In The News: Beinart; Gordis and Dershowitz
Peter Beinart answers why he is “spitting in the eye” of people he loves by rejecting a Jewish State of Israel; and both Daniel Gordis and Alan Dershowitz each offer sharp critique of the flaws in Beinart’s thinking and explain why he has now placed himself outside the Jewish community.
Today (Sunday) – 12 Noon & 6pm; Monday – 3pm
Election 2020: Soifer/Abramson
Democratic spokesperson Halie Soifer and Republican spokesperson Bruce Abramson discuss issues of importance to pro-Israel American Jews with regard to the 2020 Presidential Elections. With Mark S. Golub. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm
L'Chayim: Farewell Dani Dayan
As Israeli Consul General Dani Dayan concludes four years of service at the Israeli Consulate in New York on July 31, 2020, he offers his assessment of American Jewry and of the future of the American Jewish relationship to Israel. With Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
A Palestinian View
Bassem Eid, a Muslim Palestinian who founded a Palestinian Human Rights Organization, shares his positive perspective of Israel and discusses the bias against the moderate Palestinian majority favoring peace with Israel.
Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm
Thursday: Family Transcendence
Rabbi Charles Sherman, author of "The Broken and The Whole," describes a story of extraordinary family transcendence as he describes how his son, Eyal, has survived serious brain stem damage Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
Saturday: Jews & Baseball
As Major League Baseball begins a shortened 60-game season, share the stories of Larry Ruttman (“American Jews and America’s Game”), who reviews the history of Jews in baseball – on and off the field.
Saturday - 6pm
AIPAC 2020: European Antisemitism
A panel discusses antisemitism in Europe with Jonathan Goldstein, Chairman of the Jewish Leadership Council (United Kingdom), Naomi Mestrum, Deputy Director of the Center for Documentation and Information on Israel in the Netherlands, Dr. Shimon Samuels, International Relations Director at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Shlomo Koves, a Hungarian rabbi. Moderated by Benjamin Weinthal, a Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) at AIPAC 2020. Monday - 8pm & 2am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 4am
David Harris: Jewish Concerns
David Harris, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, summarizes the issues confronting the Jewish world in 2020, including Muslim-Jewish relations, racial justice in the U.S. and global anti-Semitism. With Belle Etra Yoeli at the 2020 AJC Global Forum. Tuesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm
Hampton Synagogue: Tisha B'Av
For the Jewish fast day of Tisha B’Av (the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av), which commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, participate in the Hampton Synagogue’s reading Eicha (Lamentations) joined by the Maccabeats. Wednesday - 10pm & 1am; Thursday - 11am & 1pm
Talmud: Maimonides; & Honoring Parents
For Parashat Vaetchanan, which contains the Sh’ma and a repetition of the Ten Commandments, see Rabbi Mordecai Becher (Gateways and YU) discuss Maimonides’ “Thirteen Principles of Faith” and the subject of the Fifth Commandment to “Honor One’s Parents.” Sunday - 9am; Monday - 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm
92nd Street Y: Charles Bronfman
One of the Jewish communities leading philanthropists and co-founder of Birthright Israel, Charles Bronfman, discusses his life with Rabbi Peter Rubenstein, Director of Jewish Community and Bronfman Center for Jewish Life at the 92nd Street Y. Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday – 4:30am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 1am & 4pm
Jewish 101: Where God Fits In
In a review of previous lessons, learn about a topic that is seldom discussed--the Jewish understanding of "God."
Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm & 2am
From Date to Mate: Episode
Drama unfolds as cast members of "From Date to Mate" face consequences of their actions in trying to find that perfect match. Today (Sunday) - 11:30am; Monday - 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 10am & 5:30pm
From Date to Mate: Episode 4
Justin dates someone new, while Daniel lovingly thinks "out of the box" to help Zoe celebrate Passover Saturday – 10:30pm & 1:30am
In The News: BLM & Antisemitism-Diker
Dan Diker (Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) and Joshua Washington (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) discuss how Jews need to know that the Black Lives Matter Movement contains antisemitic and anti-Israel elements.
Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
Thinking Out Loud: Abdul-Jabbar Condemns Antisemitism
Syndicated journalist Micah Halpern ("The Micah Report" online) discusses the courage of Charles Barkley and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for standing up to the recent anti-Semitic antics of numerous black celebrities. Wednesday 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday – 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 5:30pm
Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Friday Night
Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am & 2:30pm
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone)
JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS Highlights starting 7/19: Peter Beinart, Election Debate, Black Leader Marc Morial, Shabbat for West Coast, Benjamin Anthony, Combatting Extremism, From Date To Mate-3
Posted by Edith Samers on 07/18/2020 @ 07:44 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
JBS Film Premiere: A Blind Hero
The story of Righteous Gentile Otto Weidt’s daring rescue of his blind and deaf Jewish employees from being sent to the death camps against the backdrop of his love of Alice Licht and his desperate journey to save her and her family from the gas chamber. Winner of the World Gold Medal for Best Docudrama in the New York Festival (2015), Directed by Kai Christiansen and Starring Edgar Selge. Tonight Sunday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 9pm; Saturday - 4am
AJC Global-Election 2020 Debate
Trump Advisor KT McFarland (former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor in the Trump Administration) and Biden Advisor Antony Blinken (former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Biden campaign advisor) discuss the 2020 Election. From the AJC Global Conference. Monday - 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 4am
FFEU: Black Leader Marc Morial
Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, describes ways the Jewish community can aid the African American community today in addressing racism in America. With Rabbi Marc Schneier, president of FFEU (Foundation for Ethnic Understanding). Tuesday – 7:30pm & 1am: Thursday – 1:30pm
ADL: Combatting Extremism
A discussion of the current state of hate and extremism in America and of ways to respond. With Jesse Morton (Parallel Networks), Caroline Nutt (ADL), Mitchell Silber (Guardian Groups) and Oren Segal (ADL). From the Jacob K Javits Center in NYC. (2019) Tuesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm
L'Chayim: Benjamin Anthony (Part 1)
Co-founder and CEO of The MirYam Institute Benjamin Anthony discusses his background, making Aliyah from the UK, serving in the IDF, and the journey he unwittingly embarked on to start his first organization, “Our Soldiers Speak.” Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
L'Chayim: Benjamin Anthony (Part 2)
Co-founder and CEO of The MirYam Institute, Benjamin Anthony, discusses the reasons he created an organization dedicated to giving Israelis themselves an opportunity to debate the critical issues facing the Jewish State. Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
Evan Hansen Composer Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek, award-winning composer of Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land, talks about his Jewish background, his collaboration with songwriter Justin Paul, and what he strives to achieve through his music. Sunday - 12 Noon & 6:30pm; Monday - 3pm
Sen. Joe Lieberman
Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman reflects on his Jewish background, his political heroes and his lifelong career in American politics. Monday - 9pm & 2am
The Second Sun
Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and male star John Buffalo Mailer discuss their feature film “The Second Sun”, the poignant story of a “b'shert" romance between a survivor and a lost soul in post-World War II New York City. Saturday - 6pm
92nd Street Y: Mandy Patinkin
Star of stage, screen and television, Mandy Patinkin (Homeland, Evita, Princess Bride, Yentl), reflects upon his Tony, Emmy & Golden Globe winning career with novelist Thane Rosenbaum. JBS television exclusive from the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am & 4pm
In The News: Alan Dershowitz on Beinart
Alan Dershowitz, Emeritus Prof. at Harvard Law School and author of “Guilt By Accusation” and “Defending Israel,” discusses his profound disagreements with Peter Beinart’s op-ed proposing Israel be replaced by “Israel-Palestine.”
Sunday- 8:30am
In The News: Daniel Gordis on Beinart
Daniel Gordis, Senior VP and Distinguished Fellow at Shalem College in Jerusalem and author of “Israel – A Nation Reborn,” responds to Peter Beinart’s article calling for a one-state solution and an end to the Jewish State of Israel.
Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
In The News: Peter Beinart
Peter Beinart explains why he now rejects a Two-State Solution and is calling for an end to the Jewish State of Israel, to be replaced by a Jewish “Homeland” in what he calls “Israel-Palestine.” Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
From Date to Mate: Episode 2
After their initial dates, four urban Jewish singles continue searching for that "special someone" via an online Jewish dating service. Sunday - 11:30am; Monday - 5:30am, 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 10am & 5:30pm
From Date to Mate: Episode 3
Drama unfolds as cast members of "From Date to Mate" face consequences of their actions in trying to find that perfect match. Saturday – 10:30pm & 1:30am
Talmud: Book Of Deuteronomy
As the Jewish world begins the 5th Book of the Torah (Devarim – Deuteronomy), Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores punishments related to disobedience of God's laws in "Who Wrote the Book of Devarim?" based on Megillah 31b. JBS’s "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9am ; Monday - 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm
Jewish 101: The Jewish Obsession
The Jewish Family has had an historical obsession that has shaped the unique character of the Jewish People. Rabbi Mark S. Golub explains what this obsession is on the JBS series "Jewish 101" that is an introduction to Judaism and Jewish life. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm
Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Friday Night
Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am & 1pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am & 2:30pm
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS Highlights starting 7/12: “Dear Evan Hansen” Composer Benj Pasek, Susannah Heschel, Free Speech?, From Date To Mate-2, “Jewish 101”
Posted by Edith Samers on 07/11/2020 @ 08:42 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
HIghlights
L'Chayim: Evan Hansen Composer
Benj Pasek, award-winning composer of Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land, talks about his Jewish background, his collaboration with songwriter Justin Paul, and what he strives to achieve through his music. With Rabbi Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
Can Jews Escape Exile: Susannah Heschel
Author Susannah Heschel, Chair of the Jewish Studies Program at Dartmouth, examines how the experience of centuries of Jewish “Exile” inevitably shapes Jewish life in the contemporary Diaspora. From the Jewish Museum of Manhattan.
Monday - 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm & 4am
AJC: Limiting Free Speech?
Dan Shefet (President of the Association for Accountability and Internet Democracy) and Nadine Strossen (NYU, former head of the ACLU) debate how best to implement today the First Amendment’s Free Speech provision. From the AJC Global Virtual Forum 2020. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm
Lisa Daftari
Lisa Daftari, founding Editor-in-Chief of the news website The Foreign Desk, describes her family upbringing as an Iranian-American Jew and discusses her work as a Middle East expert, investigative journalist and political commentator. Sunday- 12 Noon; Monday - 3pm
Shai Held - Pt 1
Shai Held, Founding President, Dean and Chair in Jewish Thought of Hadar Institute, discusses growing up with Survivor Zionist parents and how his upbringing shaped his life and Jewish journey. (Part 1 of 2) Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm
Shai Held - Pt 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 with Mark S. Golub on L'Chayim. (Part 2 of 2) Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm
David Simon
The creator, writer and producer of the groundbreaking hit television series “The Wire,” and the series adaptation of Philip Roth’s (z”l) counter-factual novel The Plot Against America, shares his concerns about America and Israel.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
Fauda Star Lior Raz
Lior Raz, the co-creator and star of the hit Israeli series on Netflix, Fauda, discusses how the action series draws a sharp distinction between Palestinian violence and the Israeli response while portraying the humanity of both societies.
Saturday - 6pm
92nd Street Y: Naomi Levy
Rabbi Naomi Levy, founder of the “Nashuva” Jewish spiritual movement, discusses her book, Einstein & the Rabbi, about the meaning & purpose of the soul inspired by an Albert Einstein correspondence. With Julianna Margulies at the 92nd Street Y in NY. Sunday - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday - 8pm; Saturday - 1am & 3pm
Jewish 101: What is a Jew?
While many people mistakenly think a Jew is a member of a religion or a race, the Jewish Tradition has a very different answer. Wednesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Friday - 1pm; Sundays – 10am
From Date to Mate: Episode 1
Episode-1 of a mock reality series following four Jewish singles navigating the New York singles' scene with the help of a Jewish online dating service in seeking that "special someone." An original production written and directed by Sloan Copeland. Sunday - 11:30am; Monday - 5:30am, 7:30pm & 1am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Thursday - 10am & 5:30pm
From Date to Mate: Episode 2
After their initial dates, four urban Jewish singles continue searching for that "special someone" via an online Jewish dating service. Saturday – 10:30pm & 1:30am
In The News: U.S. Senate on Sovereignty
Shahar Azani, JBS Senior VP, analyzes a U.S. Senate amendment threatening to cut security funding to Israel if it extends sovereignty over the West Bank; and gives an update on the current Covid crisis and its political impact. Sunday - 8:30am & 5:30pm
Together In Covid19: David Katz
Dr. David Katz, Director of Medical Studies in Public Health at the Yale School of Medicine and CEO of Diet ID, Inc, discusses today's nuanced understanding the Coronavirus and explains why he is optimistic for the immediate future. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am & 12:30pm
Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Friday Night
Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS Highlights starting 6/28: YouTube’s Dave Rubin, Jonathan Haidt, Scheinkopf on Engel Defeat, Black-Jewish, July 4TH
Posted by Edith Samers on 06/27/2020 @ 09:42 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org.
Future of College: Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Jonathan Haidt (“The Coddling of the American Mind”) discusses the future of college education and suggests ways to succeed in college. A Tikvah Fund program with Exec. Dir. Eric Cohen. Monday - 8pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 2pm
AIPAC: Black-Jewish Relations
Pro-Israel African American Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) describes her experiences as leader of the Congressional Black Caucus and reflects upon the history of black-Jewish relations in the United States. With Labriah Lee Holt at AIPAC 2020. Wednesday - 8pm & 1:30am; Friday - 2pm
L'Chayim: Dave Rubin
YouTube personality and podcast host of "The Rubin Report" Dave Rubin, author of Don't Burn This Book, describes his Jewish upbringing and the values that have influenced his political world view on social issues in America today.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
“The War Of Return”
Israeli activist Einat Wilf & Israeli journalist Adi Schwartz discuss the Palestinian insistence on a “right of return” which a priori makes any peace agreement with Israel impossible – detailed in their book “The War Of Return.”
Sunday - 12 Noon; Monday - 3pm
Brad Hirschfield, Pt 2
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, President of CLAL (National Jewish Center for Learning & Leadership), discusses why he left the extreme right, peace with the Palestinians, religious pluralism in Israel and gay marriage., Part 2. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm
LGBTQ in Israel
Tyler Gregory, now the head of the JCRC of San Francisco, discusses the work he did as executive director of A Wider Bridge, a North American organization working to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion in Israel, and equality for all Israelis.
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm
Thursday: Jews on Supreme Court
Rabbi and historian David Dalin discusses the contributions of the first three Jewish Supreme Court Justices -- Louis Brandeis, Benjamin Cardozo and Felix Frankfurter -- profiled in his book Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm**
Jews & America
For the July 4th holiday, Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. A special "L'Chayim" episode hosted by Mark S. Golub. Saturday - 6pm
92nd Street Y: Levy & Schama on America
Bernard-Henri Lévy, one of the West’s leading intellectuals, discusses the changing role of America on the global political scene with historian Simon Schama, author of The Empire & the Five Kings: America's Abdication and the Fate of the World. Friday - 8pm & 1am; Saturday - 3pm
For the Fourth of July:
Honoring US Soldiers
The sacrifice of American soldiers and the contribution of Jews in the Armed Forces is commemorated by the Council of Young Jewish Presidents in a moving service held in New York's Park Ave Synagogue Saturday - 8:30am, 4:30pm & 5:30pm
George Washington's Letter To Jews
A discussion of President George Washington 1970 letter to the Jews of Rhode Island, affirming the principle of religious tolerance, with Dr. Jonathan Sarna (Brandeis U), Rabbi Meir Soloveichik (YU) and Dr. Louise Mirrer (AHJS). At Cong. Shearith Israel. Saturday - 1pm
U.S. Presidents & Israel
Professor Jerome Chanes of CUNY discusses how the American Presidential administrations of the 20th Century each interacted with the state of Israel. JBS exclusive coverage of Limmud NY 2016. Saturday - 2pm
Jews & America
For the July 4th holiday, Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. A special "L'Chayim" episode hosted by Mark S. Golub. Saturday - 6pm
Talmud Study For July 4th - Pray For State
For the July 4th Holiday, JBS plays Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer at Gateways and author Gateway To Judaism, discussing how the Talmud calls upon Jews to pray for the secular government wherever the Jewish People live in the Diaspora. Thursday - 7pm & 2am: Saturday – 7pm
Visit The Touro Synagogue
Learn about the oldest synagogue in the United States and the only synagogue from America’s Colonial Period from docent Lew Keen and Rabbi Marc Mandel of the synagogue’s Congregation Jeshuat Israel. Saturday 7:30pm
Film: Blue & Grey
The story of the 10,000 Jewish soldiers who fought in America’s deadliest war, the Civil War -- brother against brother, Jew against Jew, in numbers proportionally higher than other American group, 7,000 for the Union and 3,000 for the Confederacy. Saturday – 9pm & Midnight
Colonial Jewry: Jonathan Sarna
Jonathan Sarna, Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University, describes the early development of Jewish communities in America in a lecture entitled “An Old Faith in the New World.” From LimmudNY 2018 in Princeton, NJ. Saturday - 8pm
Jewish In America: Richard Rubin
Richard Rubin, Swarthmore professor and author of “Jewish In America,” discusses what makes the American Jewish community so special for this country and the world. From JCC Mid-Westchester in Scarsdale, NY, a program of Park International Publishing. Saturday - 10pm
In The News: Antisemitism in LA
Journalist David Greenfield, Shillman Journalism Fellow at the Horowitz Freedom Center for Security Policy and blogger (“Sultan Knish”), analyzes the expressions of antisemitism during this past Shavuot in a suburb of Los Angeles. With Mark S. Golub Sunday - 8:30am & 5:30pm
In The News: Sovereignty On Parts Of The West Bank
Former Israeli diplomat Shahar Azani (now JBS Senior VP) presents the arguments for and against Israel’s extending sovereignty over parts of the West Bank, explains why the issue has surfaced now, and offers some idea of what is likely to happen. Sunday - 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
In The News: Engel’s Defeat (Scheinkopf)
Veteran political consultant Hank Scheinkopf, whose clients have included Bill Clinton and Mike Bloomberg, discusses the significance to Israel and American Jewry of Eliot Engel’s loss in the NY Democratic Primary to Jamaal Bowman.
Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
In The News: Israel For Global Health
Prof. Varda Liberman, Head of Israel’s IDC's MBA Program on Global Health & co-founder of the university, describes their work in Healthcare Innovation & discusses Israel's role in fighting COVID-19 and improving health worldwide. With Shahar Azani Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30; Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Friday Night
Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
SCHECK HILLEL ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL OPEN TO GREATER COMMUNITY
Posted by Becky Morhaim on 06/15/2020 @ 03:07 PM
Scheck Hillel Community School’s Summer School is now open for everyone, even for those who do not currently attend the school. This year’s program will be taught exclusively online. Qualifying students currently in Grades 6-12 have the opportunity to advance as well as recover credits (as determined by the student’s school) in courses they have not yet mastered.
Geometry Honors is offered for advancement to qualifying students, and all courses offered by Scheck Hillel during the school year can be taken in an accelerated format during Summer School. First semester courses are offered during Summer School’s first session (June 15-July 2), and second semester courses are offered during Summer School’s second session (July 6-July 24).
To register or for more information, please visit eHillel.org/SummerSchool. Admission process applies.
About Scheck Hillel Community School
Scheck Hillel Community School educates and inspires students 18 months-Grade 12 to become exemplary global citizens with enduring Jewish identity and values through an individualized college preparatory curriculum highlighted by Design/STEM, Capstone, college dual enrollment, arts, athletics and community service. Its 14-acres include a 115,000-sq.-ft athletic complex with academic expansion plans. Set within a nurturing, diverse community, Scheck Hillel is one of the world's largest Jewish community day schools and a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. For more information about Scheck Hillel Community School or to arrange a virtual tour of the school, please contact our Admissions office at 305.942.9787 or write to [email protected].
JBS Highlights starting 6/14: David Simon (“The Wire”), Dr. Jonathan Halevy on Covid, Mort Klein, Is America Systemically Racist?, Finale-A Touch Away
Posted by Edith Samers on 06/13/2020 @ 07:43 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
L'Chayim: David Simon
The creator, writer and producer of the groundbreaking hit television series “The Wire,” and the series adaptation of Philip Roth’s (z”l) counter-factual novel The Plot Against America, shares his concerns about America and Israel.
Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
Talmud: Fake News & Privacy
Rabbi Mordechai Becher, Senior Lecturer at Gateways Organization and at Yeshiva University and the author of Gateways To Judaism uses Talmudic texts to explore the Torah values of confidentiality, privacy and honesty. On JBS’ “Dimensions of the Daf.” Sunday - 9am; Monday - 4am; Tuesday - 9am & 4:30pm; Thursday - 7pm
Talmud: How To Be A Kosher Spy
For this week’s sedra Sh’lach, which tells of Moses sending 12 spies into Canaan to have only two come back with a good report (Joshua & Caleb) – causing the Israelites to wander for a generation, see Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s “How To Be A Kosher Spy.” Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 9:30am & 5pm; Thursday - 7:30pm
In The News: Is America Racist?
African-America Peter Kirsanow, recently reappointed by Rep. Steny Hoyer to his fourth term on the U.S. Civil Rights Commission, explains why he does not believe America or the Police Departments of America are “systemically racist.”
Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday – 11:30pm
Antisemitism vs Anti-Zionism
A symposium on the meanings of “Antisemitism” and “Anti-Zionism” with Dani Dayan, Yaakov Hagoel, Ken Bob, Steven Burg, Avi Gordon, Dov Hikind, Mark Weitzman and Gen Sima Vaknin-Gil. By AZM with Herbert Block at the Brotherhood Synagogue in NYC (Nov 2019). Monday - 7:30pm & 1:30am; Wednesday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm
Covid-19: Dr. Jonathan Halevy
The President of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Dr. Jonathan Halevy, discusses how Israeli hospitals treated Covid-19 patients; and offers his perspective on issues of social policy to control the spread of the virus. With Mark S. Golub. Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm
The Lados List
The Polish Ambassador to Switzerland, Jakub Komch, and Monika Maniewska of the Polish government’s Pilecki Institute, present “The Lados List” – the names of 3,262 Jews who were issued passports during the Shoah by Poland in Switzerland. Tuesday – 7:30pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm
Also On L’Chayim
Andrew Rehfeld HUC-JIR
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.
Sunday (Today) - 12 Noon; Monday - 3pm
Kedar & Deri
Maj. (Res) Amir Deri (Reservists on Duty) and Dr. Mordechai Kedar (Bar Ilan University) discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Pres. Obama's abstention in the U.N., and the anti-Israel rhetoric among American Jews and in Israel. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm
Gurock on Parkchester
In Parkchester: A Bronx Tale of Race & Ethnicity, Jeffrey S. Gurock (Prof. of Jewish History, Yeshiva U.) describes the unique “get along” character of his own childhood community, a “model” neighborhood built in NYC in 1940.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
Andrew Goodman's Brother
David Goodman, younger brother of Andrew Goodman – murdered together with Michael Schwerner and James Chaney by the Klu Klux Klan in Mississippi on June 21 1964 – talks about his brother, the murder, and a legacy of social action. Saturday - 6pm
A Touch Away Finale: Ep 8
Rochale meets with Avshalom. Zorik breaks into Berman's apartment, declares his absolute love to Rochale in front of her parents, and begs Rochale to leave the house and start a new life with him. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday – 7:30pm & 1am; Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm & 2am; Thursday - 10pm; Friday – 4:00am & 10:30am
92nd Street Y: Celebrity Chefs
Two world-renowned chefs and bloggers, Deb Perelman and David Lebovitz, discuss their upcoming books and their love of culinary arts.
Sunday – 8:30pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Wednesday - 10:30am; Friday – 8pm; Saturday – 1am & 3pm
In The News: West Bank Annexation?
Major General (ret.) Yaakov Amidror, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s former National Security Advisor, shares his insights and perspective about the possibility of Israel extending its sovereignty over parts of the West bank. With Shahar Azani. Tuesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Wednesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
In The News: ZOA's Mort Klein Responds
Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, responds to charges of racism leveled against him in the Presidents Conference by HIAS and the URJ; and explains his objections to Dianne Lob’s being chosen as Exec. Dir. With Mark S. Golub Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Thursday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 5:30pm
In The News: Presidents Conference In Turmoil-Tobin
JNS Editor Jonathan Tobin discusses the battle inside the Presidents Conference led by Mort Klein (ZOA) over the election as next Chair of Dianne Lob, a former head of HIAS with virtually no experience with Israel advocacy. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 8:30am & 4:30pm; Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm
In The News: Dershowitz on Black Lives
Alan Dershowitz discusses his piece in the Jerusalem Post critical of Black Lives Matter for its antisemitism; offers his perspective on systemic racism in America; and defends Mort Klein and the ZOA within the Presidents Conference. With Mark S. Golub. Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am
Kabbalat & Friday Evening Shabbat Services
Friday Night
Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am
Edith Samers Vice President 203.536.6914 (cell phone) JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel Website: jbstv.org
JBS Highlights starting 6/7: Sharansky & Car, Churchill’s Zionism, HUC-JIR Pres. Rehfeld, Covid-Dr. Sviri (Hadassah Hospital), A Touch Away Ep 7
Posted by Edith Samers on 06/06/2020 @ 09:21 PM
Watch JBS on Atlantic Broadband Ch168, Hotwire Ch269, Fios Ch798, DirecTV Ch388, Blue Stream Ch 110, streamed on Roku under "educational", Apple TV, Fire TV and jbstv.org.
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org
Talkline-Nazi Hunters (Brenner)
Renowned French activists and Nazi hunters Beate and Serge Klarsfeld recall their experiences during the Shoah. With Zev Brenner at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in NYC hosted by Israel Bonds and Bank Leumi USA. Today Sunday - 3pm; Monday- 10:30am
JLC: Churchill and Zionism
British historian Andrew Roberts, Prof. at the War Studies Department at King’s College, London, recounts the history of Winston Churchill's Zionism; and Judge Neomi Rao (United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) and Mark Rienzi (President of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and Professor at the Catholic University of America) discuss religious freedom and the courts. From the 2019 JLC Conference. Monday - 8pm & 1am; Wednesday - 2pm; Saturday - 8pm
Natan Sharansky & Elan Carr
The “Combat Antisemitism” 2020 Awards Ceremony includes honorees Natan Sharansky (Soviet Refusnik and Chair of ISGAP), Elan Carr (U.S. Antisemitism Envoy), artist JUURIE and poet Abigail Winokur. With Sacha Dratwa, Misha Galperin & Sima Vaknin-Gil. Tuesday - 8pm & 1am; Thursday - 2pm; Saturday - 7pm
L'Chayim-Andrew Rehfeld HUC-JIR
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. With Mark S. Golub. Wednesday - 9pm & Midnight; Thursday - 3pm
Sunday: Klein Halevi-6 Day War
For the anniversary of the Six Day War of 1976, Yossi Klein Halevi, author of “Like Dreamers,” discusses the history, impact and implications of Israel’s dramatic military victory that changed the map and Jewish self-identity.
Sunday 12 Noon; Monday - 3pm
Israeli Judaism-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. Monday - 9pm & 2am; Tuesday - 3pm
Refusnik Daughter
Anat Kuznetzov-Zalmanson, daughter of Soviet Refusniks and filmmaker of "Next Year In Jerusalem."
Tuesday - 9pm & Midnight; Wednesday - 3pm
Settler Leader Dilmoni
Yigal Dilmoni, CEO of the Yesha Council of communities on the West Ridge (West Bank) of Israel, describes plans to expand settler communities and shares his perspective on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Thursday - 9pm & Midnight; Friday - 3pm
Producer-Band's Visit
Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2018, “The Band’s Visit.”
Saturday - 6pm
A Touch Away: Ep 7
Rochale's secret is revealed, and Motti Katz cancels the marriage. Shmuel finds out in the 'to-be' apartment a map of Zorik's trip to Europe. He confronts his daughter, and realizes that she has lied to him. In Hebrew with English Subtitles. Sunday - 7pm & 1am; Monday - 9am & 4:30pm; Wednesday - 7pm & 2am; Friday – 4:30am & 10:30am
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 - 8pm & 2am; Monday - 10pm; Tuesday - 4am; Wednesday - 10:30am; Saturday - 3pm
Opinion: The Evil of Mob Riots
JBS President Rabbi Mark S. Golub offers his commentary on how legitimate peaceful protest marches are being used to spawn wholly illegitimate mob violence that overshadows the concerns of racism in America. Sunday - 5:30pm & 11:30pm; Monday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm
COVID-19: Dr. Sviri (Hadassah Hospital)
Dr. Sigal Sviri, Dir. of the Intensive Care Unit at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, discusses the ways in which Israel successfully cared for their Covid-19 patients and how she insisted relatives could visit their relatives in the ICU. With Mark S. Golub. Monday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm; Tuesday - 3:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 11:30pm
In The News: The Farhud - Baghdad 1941
On June 1-2 1941 the Farhud riots claimed the lives of many Jews in Baghdad, injuring thousands. Joe Samuels, an 89 year old survivor of that pogrom, shares his story of survival and triumph, remembering the past but not enslaved by it. With Shahar Azani
Summer Services
Friday Night
Reform: Central Synagogue Erev Shabbat Services - 6pm & 11:15pm
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Kabbalat Shabbat - 7:15pm & 10:30pm
Shabbat Morning
Reform: Central Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services - 9:30am
Orthodox: Hampton Synagogue Shabbat Morning Services- 11am
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