It's Happening In Miami

Eric Goldstein; Michael Eisner; Seth Rudetsky; Yeshiva Basketball on JBS

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Toldot

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Toldot tells of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins, Esau and Jacob, whose rivalry over birthright and blessing shapes their destiny. It reminds us of the power of choice, the complexity of family, and how our actions shape the generations that follow. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Monday November 17

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Aron Hirt-Manheimer - Sons of Survivors

Author Aron Hirt-Manheimer joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss Sons of Survivors: Making Peace with Inherited Trauma, his moving dual memoir tracing two friends’ journeys to confront their parents’ Holocaust past and transform a legacy of trauma into one of love and understanding. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Choosing to Stay

US-born Hayley Nagelberg and Israeli-born Idan Lev, a young couple living in Israel, reflect on life there and on Idan’s video Choosing to Stay, which explores his struggle over whether to remain, especially in the aftermath of October 7. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Thursday - 2:30pm & 5:30pm Fri -5:30am & 11:30am; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday November 18

For Heaven's Sake: Coming Apart

What happens when 30% of NYC Jews vote for a candidate others see as antisemitic? Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi consider issues of betrayal, tolerance, red lines, and unity in a conversation about whether some positions cross from legitimate dissent into existential threat.
Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:30am, 1:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Saturday - 5:00pm & 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Eric Goldstein on Leading Through Crisis and Building Jewish Unity at UJA-Federation of New York

As he prepares to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation, Eric Goldstein reflects on 12 years of leading the Jewish world’s largest local philanthropy - from COVID to October 7 - and shares lessons on leadership, unity, and the Jewish future. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday November 19

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour

From the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, insights from ISGAP Senior Research Fellow Uzi Rabi, director of the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University, and Elhanan Yakira, Schulman Professor of Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 11:00am Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm; Saturday - 8:00pm

Thursday November 20

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Seth Rudetsky

Jonah is joined by actor, Broadway expert and creator of the popular web series Stars in the House Seth Rudetsky. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Michael Eisner - Camp

Zibby is joined by Michael Eisner, the media visionary who transformed Disney into an entertainment powerhouse, to discuss his book Camp: Life, Leadership, and Why you Never Stop Paddling, a warm reflection on childhood and the journey to creativity and leadership that shaped his career. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 4:30am

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: Trinity College at Yeshiva University

The Trinity College Bantams visit the Yeshiva University Maccabees from the Max Stern Athletic Center in New York City. Thursday - 8:00pm LIVE

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 5:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 11:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern urges NYC Jewish leadership to forget the election rhetoric and work with Zohran Mamdani to get the important service that city hall provides for Jews in New York. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at (ILTV News) 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Jake Ehrenreich

Entertainer, musician and author Jake Ehrenreich shares intimate stories about growing up with survivor parents and his struggles with being different; and discusses his book and one-man show, A Jew Grows In Brooklyn. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Scott Shay

Scott Shay, author of In Good Faith: Questioning Religion and Atheism, explains how his book encourages atheists to consider intelligent and powerful reasons to doubt their certainty and to be open to the reality of God. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Marcus Sheff

Marcus Sheff, CEO of the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural Tolerance in School Education in Israel, discusses the way Jews and Israel are depicted in Palestinian Authority textbooks. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Julie Budd

Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her career, her Jewish identity and her feelings for Israel. Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Brutal Honesty

Rabbi Becher explores the Talmudic requirement that honesty be tempered with love. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Saul and David

Rabbi Becher explores the different ways the Talmud views the first two kings of Israel, King Saul and King David, based on passages from the Biblical Book or Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Human Nature

Learn what the rabbis teach about the "selfish" drives within each human being, and their unique perspective on "Human Nature" Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 17

New vowel sounds and rules of the Sh'vah. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Kristallnacht; Remembering Rabbi Sacks z"l; YU Basketball; Rabbi Hirsch-Mamdani; Rabbi David Stav

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Chayei Sarah

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Chayei Sarah tells of Sarah’s passing, Abraham’s search for her burial place, and Isaac’s marriage to Rebecca - a story of love, legacy, and the faith that binds generations. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday November 9

Tribute to Rabbi Sacks z”l

For the Rabbi Sacks Global Day of Learning, marking Rabbi Sacks' fifth yahrtzeit, this special tribute program highlights the achievements, teachings, and impact of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l, featuring remarks from His Majesty King Charles (then HRH The Prince of Wales), Tony Blair, and many others. Sunday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 1:00pm & 4:30pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm; Saturday - 3:30am

Hillel During the Firestorm

In a program of the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center, executive directors of Hillel at Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Stony Brook discuss how they’ve navigated rising antisemitism on campus, working to educate, protect, and inspire “October 8th” communities of young Jews newly awakened to their identity. Sunday - 9:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 7:00am & 1:00pm; Tue - 4:00am; Wednesday - 2:00pm & 5:00pm; Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Friday - 4:00am; Saturday - 8:30pm

Monday November 10

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jonathan Freedland - Traitors

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by bestselling author, podcast host ("Unholy") and British journalist Jonathan Freedland to discuss his real-life thriller - Traitors: The True Story of a Secret Resistance Network in Nazi Germany - and the Spy Who Betrayed Them. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 7:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Tuesday November 11

TEXTing IRL: Jews - Strangers in Their Own Home?

Elana Stein Hain and author Sarah Hurwitz discuss the concept of the ger toshav - the resident alien - to understand how American Jews might navigate identity, faith,and the challenge of embracing Jewish particularism while living in diverse societies. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 5:30am, 1:30pm Thursday - 2:30pm & 5:30pm; Friday - 7:30am & 1:00pm Saturday - 5:00pm & 11:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Stav - Uniting Israelis Through Faith

Rabbi David Stav, founder and chairman of Tzohar, one of Israel’s most influential Modern Orthodox movements, joins Justin to share how faith is helping Israelis reconnect, and how a new spirit of unity is reshaping the nation’s soul. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday November 12

Defending Israel with David Harris: Olga Deutsch

Olga Deutsch of NGO Monitor speaks with David Harris about how some prominent human rights groups, often using governmental funds, have become key actors in the global war to defame and delegitimize Israel - and what's being done to expose and derail their campaigns. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00pm, 11:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reiterates his grave concerns about Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, urging unity and moral clarity in his sermon to the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue congregation. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: YU vs Chapman University

Tune in for MacsLive on JBS as the outstanding Yeshiva University Maccabees men’s basketball team takes on Chapman University in their first home game of the season. Wednesday - 8:00pm LIVE

Thursday November 13

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Allegra Goodman - ISOLA

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein is joined by author Allegra Goodman to discuss Isola, her novel that tells the timeless story of one woman’s fight for survival, inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 11:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Amy Bloom - I'll Be Right Here

Zibby Owens welcomes beloved author Amy Bloom for a conversation about I’ll Be Right Here, her book about an unconventional and irresistible family that illuminates the mysterious ways of life and love. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 11:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 4:30am & 9:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Lawrence Bender

Jonah sits with Oscar-winning producer Lawrence Bender (Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs), whose Jewish values and activism have inspired his latest project, Red Alert, capturing poignant, visceral stories from the ground on October 7th. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 7:00am & 10:00am Wednesday - 11:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern examines Jewish reaction - at home and abroad - to the Mamdani election and to other election results across America. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Kristallnacht Remembered with Ernie Michel z"l

Ernie Michel z"l, who lived through Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) in Germany (Nov 9-10, 1938) and saw his synagogue burned to the ground, recalls this pogrom and his life during the Holocaust as told in his book, Promises to Keep. Sunday - 6:00pm Monday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

Commander Lebovitz

Eugene Aryeh Lebovitz, commander of troops in Haifa during the 1947 War of Independence, reminisces about his survival at Auschwitz, his running the British blockade, and his ongoing work on behalf of Israel and Jewish life. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jonathan Sacks z"l

As we remember Rabbi Sacks on his fifth yahrtzeit, the former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom reflects on how encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik shaped his life, leadership, and evolving views on Jewish pluralism. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Yitzhak Rabin Remembered

Excerpts from a 1981 interview with Yitzhak Rabin, reflecting on his role as Chief of Staff during the 1967 Six-Day War, are featured in this tribute to the slain Israeli Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his efforts at Oslo. Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Meir Kahane Remembered

The controversial leader of the Jewish Defense League and Kach Party in Israel is remembered in excerpts of L'Chayim interviews. Thursday - 12:30am, 3:30am & 3:30pm

Charles Cohen

Charles Cohen (Cohen Media Group) discusses his documentary film Spiral that probes the causes behind the resurgence of antisemitism in Europe, and addresses the claim that Israel is in some part responsible. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Marriage - Lag B'Omer

"Eight Blessings One Wedding," on the theme of marriage as found in Talmud tractates Kesuvos 7 and 8. Sunday - 9:00am

Disputed Property

The Talmud's approach to a dispute over property claims is discussed. Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Sex in Judaism

Human sexuality in the Jewish tradition is reviewed in an ongoing study of the story of the Garden of Eden, including the rabbinic view of female sexuality, birth control, and the day most appropriate for sexual relations. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 18

Recognize Hebrew letters that tend to look alike in a complete review of all the Hebrew letters and vowel sounds. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

NYC Elections; Totally Booked with Zibby and Jewish Book Month; Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Vayeira

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayeira recounts Abraham’s open tent, the birth of Isaac, and his ultimate test of faith on Mount Moriah, reminding us to welcome others, seek justice with mercy, and trust in purpose even amid uncertainty. Monday - 9:30am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:30am Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Monday November 3

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Zibby Owens

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Zibby Owens - bestselling author, publisher, bookstore owner, and host of the hit podcast Totally Booked with Zibby - which is brought to life before a studio audience in a new series premiering on JBS this Thursday. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am & 7:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Oren Rudavsky - Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

Eric welcomes back acclaimed filmmaker Oren Rudavsky to discuss Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire, his powerful documentary that offers an unprecedented in-depth look at the life, legacy, and inner world of one of the most profound voices of our time. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tue - 2:30am, 11:30am & 2:30pm Wed - 5:30am & 7:30am; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday November 4

For Heaven’s Sake: Mamdani

As New Yorkers head to the polls to elect their next mayor, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi ask what the possible election of Zohran Mamdani means for Jewish identity, Diaspora-Israel relations, and the boundaries of Jewish community. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 2:00pm & 5:00pm Thu - 10:00am; Sat - 5:00pm & 8:30pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jennifer Apple

Jennifer Apple, star of the show Hannah Senesh presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, joins Justin to discuss taking on the role, and the impact and legacy of Hannah Senesh. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am & 7:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday November 5

Defending Israel with David Harris: Jonah Platt

David Harris welcomes Jonah Platt, host of the hit podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, for a conversation about Jewish identity in America today and the insights he’s gained from his acclaimed series. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 8:30am Saturday - 8:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: Dalia Ziada

Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada joins ISGAP leaders Dr.Charles Asher Small and David Harris to discuss ISGAP’s future operations in Washington, DC, where she’s joined the team to translate scholarship on combating antisemitism into actionable policy. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thu - 2:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm

Thursday November 6

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Menachem Rosensaft

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein sits with author Menachem Rosensaft to discuss Burning Psalms, a collection of 150 psalms that lament, rage and seek comfort as they reimagine ancient texts in the shadow of the Holocaust. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 11:30am & 4:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Rebecca Minkoff

Iconic fashion designer and author Rebecca Minkoff joins Zibby Owens for this series premiere, sharing insights from her book Fearless and the creative lessons behind her journey. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:30am & 11:00am Saturday - 9:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jake Tapper

In this election-week episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, Jonah visits Washington, D.C., for a candid conversation with CNN’s Jake Tapper about his Jewish identity, new book Race Against Terror, and the challenges of covering politics, elections, and rising antisemitism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Jerusalem Minute

JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis on the Jerusalem Minute. Monday - 7:00pm Tue - 4:00am, 7:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 11:00am

Thinking Out Loud: Beyond the Headlines: Finding Strength in Tradition

Micah reflects on how many Israelis, including kidnapped victims, have found strength in Jewish tradition since October 7. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am Friday - 12:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Elie Wiesel z"l

Speaking about his days in Auschwitz, his relationship with God, and his hopes for the Jewish future, author and Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel z"l spends an intimate hour discussing memories and hopes. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jewish New York

Historians Deborah Dash Moore and Jeffrey Gurock discuss the history of New York City and of the Jews of New York as chronicled in their book Jews of New York: The Remarkable Story of A City and A People. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Yahya Mahamid

Yahya Mahamid, an Israeli Arab raised in the city of Umm al-Fahm, describes being taught to hate Jews and Israelis and how he became a "Muslim Zionist" advocating for Israel worldwide. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Attorney Jay Goldberg

Criminal law attorney and US Constitutional scholar Jay Goldberg discusses his career as both prosecutor and defense attorney in some of the nation's most high-profile cases as described in his autobiography The Courtroom is My Theater. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

The Binding of Isaac

As we prepare to read Parsha Vayeira, Rabbi Becher explores one of the Torah’s most troubling and misunderstood passages, revealing why it was revolutionary in its time and how its message still resonates today. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am

Shake It Up Zayde

The Jewish custom of swaying during prayer is discussed. Sunday - 9:30am Mon - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Original Sin

In the study of the Creation (Gen. 3), learn how classical Christianity interpreted the Adam & Eve story, and how their eating the forbidden fruit became the Original Sin and shaped western views of sexuality. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 17

New vowel sounds and rules of the Sh'vah. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Manhattan Jewish Experience; Mothers & Daughters; JLMinute; Indigenous Jewish Artists

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org. For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Lech - Lecha

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Lech - Lecha tells the story of Abraham’s call to leave his home and journey toward an unknown land, guided only by faith. It marks the beginning of the Jewish story and reminds us of the courage to follow conviction, the strength to begin again, and the promise found in every step forward. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday October 26

A Daughter’s Memoir: Molly Jong-Fast with Zibby Owens

Author Molly Jong-Fast discusses How to Lose Your Mother, her sharp, funny and deeply personal memoir about fame, family and her complicated relationship with her mother, writer Erica Jong, with Zibby Owens at the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 7:00am Tuesday - 5:00am & 2:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 8:00pm

Monday October 27

Jerusalem Minute

On JLMinute, JNS Bureau Chief Alex Traiman and journalist Josh Hasten break down the week’s events in Israel, offering clear, timely news and analysis.. Monday - 7:00pm Tuesday - 4:30am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 8:00pm; Thursday - 1:00pm & 5:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Gayle Kirschenbaum

Abby Pogrebin welcomes Emmy Award-winning filmmaker & author Gayle Kirschenbaum to discuss Bullied to Besties, her raw and uplifting memoir about transforming lifelong pain into forgiveness and healing in her tumultuous relationship with her mother. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm; Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 4:30pm & 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Yael Melamede-ADA My Mother the Architect

Eric Goldman is joined by filmmaker Yael Melamede to discuss her documentary portrait of Ada Karmi Melamede, one of Israel’s most accomplished architects, whose landmark works include Israel’s Supreme Court, Ben Gurion Airport and more. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday October 28

Elana Stein Hain : Confronting Jewish Loneliness

Elana Stein Hain explores what it means to view Zionism as theology, mapping Judaism’s twin covenants of Sinai (duty) and Zion (land and power) to show why both are essential to the Jewish story. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 2:00pm Thursday - 2:00am Friday - 7:00am; Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines Rabbi Mark Wildes

Rabbi Mark Wildes, founder of Manhattan Jewish Experience, which connects thousands of young Jewish adults through learning and community, joins Justin to discuss his new book The Jewish Experience and reflect on God, Torah, compassion, Shabbat, and the meaning of Judaism today. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday October 29

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: David Harris

Abby welcomes lifelong Jewish frontline activist, author, and host of JBS programs Defending Israel and Fighting Antisemitism-The ISGAP Hour, David Harris, to discuss his new book Antisemitism: All You Need to Know. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30pm, 6:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Thursday October 23

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Lani Anpo and Sarah Podemski

From the Weitzman National Museum for American Jewish History, Jonah takes the stage with Lani Anpo and Sarah Podemski, two trailblazing Indigenous Jewish artists and advocates, for an exploration of identity, culture and creativity. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud: Beyond the Headlines

Micah Halpern offers a line-by-line analysis of the Ceasefire and the Trump Peace Deal, sharing insights on the realities and expectations that may be surprising. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Robin Kanarek on Transcending Loss

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, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aryeh Green, Part 1

Aryeh Green, author of My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land and former policy advisor to Natan Sharansky, discusses how American Jewish leaders are responsible for alienating American Jews from Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Aryeh Green - Part 2

Aryeh Green continues his discussion on the need for liberal Jews to be unwavering in their defense of Israel and dives into the story behind his book My Israel Trail: Finding Peace In The Promised Land. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Beit Ruth Village

Susan and Michael Ashner, the founders of Beit Ruth Educational & Therapeutic Village, the long-term therapeutic residence and school for abused and at-risk girls in Israel, are joined by executive director of Beit Ruth, Danielle Burenstein, to discuss the evolution of the village and their important work Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Was Abraham Observant?

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses how the Talmud deals with Abraham’s following Jewish Law before the Torah was given at Mt. Sinai. Sunday - 9:00am Mon - 4:00am & 5:00pm; Sat - 1:30am

Don't Be Pagan

Prohibitions regarding the "Ways of the Pagans" are explored by Rabbi Becher on this episode of "Dimensions of the Daf." Sunday - 9:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Eating From the Tree

When the Man and Woman first break the commandment not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 15

Complete the Hebrew alphabet and learn to read an important word containing a "Vuv," on this episode on "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:30pm

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

After the Ceasefire; Ambassador David Friedman; Healing Together - Live Ceremony; Sarah Hurwitz

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Noach

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Noach tells the story of Noah, the ark, and the flood that cleanses a corrupt world, followed by God’s covenant never to destroy it again. It reminds us of the human capacity for renewal, the moral weight of our choices, and the enduring promise of hope. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm; Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday October 19

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Hartman Presidents on This Historic Moment

Donniel Hartman and Yehuda Kurtzer, presidents of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and North America respectively, join Abigail Pogrebin to unpack the emotions, implications, and future stakes of the historic ceasefire. Sunday - 8:00am, 1:30pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm, 11:30pm

Unpacked Israel: The War Israel Wasn’t Supposed to Survive

Unpacked tells the story of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, when Israel was ambushed on its holiest day yet fought back from near collapse to victory, opening the door to an improbable peace. Sunday - 11:00pm

Monday October 20

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Ronald Leopold

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Ronald Leopold, longtime executive director of the Anne Frank House, one of Europe’s most visited museums, which he recreated and brought to New York City for the first time this year. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Yoav Potash - Among Neighbors

Eric is joined by filmmaker Yoav Potash to discuss Among Neighbors, his haunting documentary that blends animation and magical realism to uncover the long-buried truths of a Polish town where echoes of Jewish life still reverberate. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday October 21

For Heaven’s Sake: After the Joy

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi reflect on the profound emotional impact of Israel's recent hostage return, exploring what this spiritual turning point means for Israeli society's future. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: David Friedman

In this exclusive conversation from Israel, Ambassador David Friedman — former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and a key architect of the Abraham Accords — joins Justin Pines to unpack the ceasefire, President Trump’s role, and the profound challenges and opportunities ahead for Israel and the Jewish people. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday October 22

Defending Israel with David Harris

David Harris reflects on the aftermath of the historic ceasefire, exploring what this moment means for Israel, the Jewish people, and the evolving U.S.–Israel relationship. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 1:00pm & 6:30pm Fri - 1:00am, 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism- ISGAP Hour: SGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Ansel Brown and Yifat Bitton

At the ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Dr. Charles Asher Small speaks with Professors Ansel Brown and Yifat Bitton on issues of race, antisemitism and discrimination, exploring how legal and social struggles shape the fight against hatred today. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm

Thursday October 23

Healing Together – Live: 10/7 Memorial

Two years after October 7, Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens hosts a moving memorial inspiring spiritual strength after trauma and channeling hope into action towards Jewish life and unity, featuring remarks from former hostage Omer Shemtov. Thursday - 7:00pm LIVE Encores: Thursday - 10:00pm Friday - 11:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 11:00pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Sarah Hurwitz

Jonah welcomes back former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz, author of As A Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame and Try to Erase Us. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud

Micah unpacks the Trump Plan, asking whether it signals peace or just a ceasefire, and where the bodies of Hamas’s kidnapped victims are. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am, 12:30pm & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30am

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

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 do to enhance the world of Yiddish. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Donniel Hartman on Israel & War

Donniel Hartman, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute (Jerusalem), reflects on his time as a tank commander in the IDF, and offers his perspective on the Middle East conflict and policies of the State of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

The War Of Return Authors

Former MK Einat Wilf and 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. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Joseph Malovany

Cantor Joseph Malovany reflects on European efforts toward reconciliation after the Holocaust and recalls his participation in a ceremony commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Jewish Heroism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher uses biblical texts and rabbinic commentary to explore the notion of "heroism" in the Jewish Tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

In Self Defense

The Talmud's approach to a person's obligation to defend oneself, including the notion of justifiable homicide. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

First Relation

What is the first evil of human existence and what is at the heart of being a complete human being? These are questions addressed in the Jewish reading of Genesis Chapter 2 in an ongoing study of Jewish values. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 14

Hebrew letters "Final Nun" and "Tzadee" ("Final Tzadee"), and the concluding phrases of two Jewish blessings are taught on this episode of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 1. Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Simchat Torah & Two Years Since 10/7; Alex Edelman & Rabbi Brous; Angela Buchdahl; Music of Benny Friedman

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Bereshit

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Bereshit recounts the creation of the world, the first human beings, and the earliest stories of humanity, introducing themes of responsibility, morality, and the consequences of choice. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday October 12

Benny Friedman in Concert

Jewish music superstar Benny Friedman shares his celebrated **Orthodox pop a special performance at The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, New York. Sunday - 8:00pm Wednesday - 12:30pm & 4:30pm Friday - 7:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Alex Edelman & Rabbi Sharon Brous: "On Joy"

Tony Award-winning comedian Alex Edelman (Just for Us, The Paper) joins IKAR’s Rabbi Sharon Brous for a text study on the Torah of joy and the power, promise, and necessity of laughter in dark times. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am & 9:00pm

Monday October 13

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yaakov Katz

American-born Israeli journalist, author, and the former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, Yaakov Katz, joins Abby to discuss his latest book, While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East. Monday - 7:30pm Tuesday - 12:00am & 7:00am Wed - 5:30pm; Thu - 2:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Monday October 13, Tuesday October 14 & Wednesday October 15

Simchat Torah and Sh'mini Atzeret Services

Reform - Central Synagogue

Simchat Torah Service

Monday 6:00pm (LIVE) Encore 9:30pm

Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Service

Tuesday - 9:30am (LIVE) Encore 1:30pm

Orthodox - The Hampton Synagogue

Sh'mini Atzeret Service

Monday - 8:00pm Encore 11:00pm

Sh'mini Atzeret (Yizkor) Service

Tuesday - 11:00am Encore 3:00pm

Simchat Torah Service

Tuesday - 7:00pm Encore 10:00pm

Simchat Torah Service

Wednesday 11:00am Encore 3:00pm

Tuesday October 14

TEXTing IRL: Elana Stein Hain with Yoni Appelbaum

Host Elana Stein Hain is joined by Yoni Appelbaum, deputy executive editor at The Atlantic, US historian, and the author of Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity. Tuesday - 6:30pm Wednesday - 1:00am Thu - 7:30am, 11:00am, 6:30pm & 10:00pm Fri - 1:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm & 4:00pm Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rebuilding Jewish Life Then and Now: Ezra–Nehemiah with Yael Leibowitz

Yael Leibowitz, author of Ezra-Nehemiah: Retrograde Revolution, explores how the return from exile, the rebuilding of Jewish life, and the struggles of identity in these biblical books speak directly to the challenges we face today. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm

Wednesday October 15

FIDF Briefing: October 7th Testimonials

FIDF honors the victims, families, and survivors of October 7th with powerful testimonials from soldiers, loved ones, and leaders who share their firsthand experiences, reminding us of the lasting impact of that day on Israel and the world. Wednesday - 6:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada

Acclaimed Egyptian author and liberal activist Dalia Ziada joins David Harris to reflect on the second anniversary of October 7th, the outlines of a U.S. - led ceasefire deal, the Muslim Brotherhood’s reach in the West and more. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: The Road Between Us

Major General (Res.) Noam Tibon and director Barry Avrich join Teisha to discuss Noam’s daring rescue of his son and family on 10/7, the subject of the award-winning documentary The Road Between Us. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Fri - 11:00am; Sat - 5:30pm & 8:30pm

Thursday October 16

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Angela Buchdahl

Central Synagogue’s Senior Rabbi Angela Buchdahl joins Jonah to discuss the unique Jewish journey that led her to become one of America’s most prominent rabbis, a story she shares in her new book Heart of a Stranger. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Wednesday (ILTV) & Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Genius of Midrash

Using some of the Torah's most well-known stories, Dr. Norman Cohen, professor emeritus of Midrash and provost at HUC-JIR, illustrates the way in which Jews have read and understood the Bible through interpretative stories of the rabbis. Monday - 9:00pm

Shlomo Riskin

Shlomo Riskin, founder of Ohr Torah Stone, describes the influence upon him of Rav Soloveitchik (z”l) and the LubavItcher Rebbe (z”l), and discusses his disagreements with today’s Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am; Saturday - 6:00pm

Josh Warhit

Josh Warhit, who made Aliyah and served Israel as a “Lone Soldier” (no relatives in Israel), describes the ethic of the IDF he experienced serving at the Lebanese Border and on the West Bank, and fighting in the Gaza War of 2014. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Abigail Pogrebin

Author, journalist and JBS host Abigail Pogrebin reflects on American Jewish life and discusses what she learned about Judaism during her year-long journey observing all 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar, as chronicled in her book My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Ecology and Torah

A fascinating explanation of the Jewish view of nature and how nature is like looking into the mind of God. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Dreams in Judaism

Rabbi Becher explores how the Jewish tradition views the importance of dreams and whether they are God's way of communicating. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Creation Part 1

Explore the values of Torah through the rabbinic midrash (interpretation) to The Story of Creation (Genesis Chapter 1), and learn why the Jewish tradition does not read the story literally. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Tuesday - 5:30am Wednesday - 6:00am

Creation Part 2

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1) Thursday - 9:00am Saturday - 1:00am

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Celebrating Sukkot; Shmuly Yanklowitz; Hurwitz with Horn, Pogrebin, Senor; Tomer Peretz

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

Now with Closed Captioning! Turn on Closed Captioning on your television settings to enable.

All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Sukkot

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Sukkot is the joyous festival of booths, commanding us to dwell in sukkot, rejoice in the harvest, and wave the lulav and etrog. It recalls the Israelites’ journey in the wilderness and teaches gratitude, humility and hospitality under God’s shelter. Monday & Thursday following from 9:00am Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday October 5

Remembering Moshe Avital z"l

On his fifth yahrtzeit, JBS remembers Holocaust survivor, cantor, and Jewish educator Moshe Avital z"l with encore presentations of his Witness and L'Chayim programs with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l. Sunday's JBS programming is sponsored by the Avital, Abramowitz, Arbit, and Slasky families, in loving memory.

Witness

Sunday 2:00pm - 4:00pm

L'Chayim

Sunday - 6:00pm Mon - 3:00pm; Tue - 12:00am & 3:00am

The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center: Sarah Hurwitz in Conversation

with Dara Horn, Dan Senor & Abigail Pogrebin Former White House speechwriter and author Sarah Hurwitz is joined by all-star American Jewish commentators Dara Horn, Dan Senor, and Abigail Pogrebin to discuss As a Jew, her book documenting her quest to reclaim Jewish identity, in a program of The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Monday - 2:00am & 11:00am Tuesday - 4:30am & 7:00am Wed -2:00am; Thu - 7:00pm; Fri - 1:00pm Saturday - 3:30am, 5:00pm & 11:00pm

Monday October 6

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz

Justin is joined by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz - President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash and the author of 30 books on Jewish ethics - to explore the lessons of Sukkot, the call to justice, the future of Jewish life, and how joy, humility, and activism intersect in Jewish tradition today. Monday - 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am & 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am; Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Monday October 6, Tuesday October 7 & Wednesday October 8

SUKKOT SERVICES

Reform - Central Synagogue**

EREV SUKKOT

Monday 6:00pm (LIVE) Encore 9:30pm

SUKKOT DAY 1

Morning Service

Tuesday - 9:30am (LIVE) Encore 1:00pm

Orthodox - The Hampton Synagogue

EREV SUKKOT

Monday - 8:00pm Encore 11:00pm

SUKKOT DAY 1

Morning Service

Tuesday - 11:00am Encore 2:30pm

Evening Service

Tuesday - 8:00pm Encore 11:00pm

SUKKOT DAY 2

Morning Service

Wednesday 11:00am Encore 2:30pm

Tuesday October 7

For Heaven's Sake: Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi

Hosts Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi engage in constructive disagreement as they discuss the moral aspects of topics affecting Israel, world Jewry and the future of Zionism. Tuesday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Wed - 1:00am, 4:00am, 8:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 7:00am; Saturday - 9:00pm

Wednesday October 8

Rabbi Hirsch: Hopefully

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch ponders the nature of hope in these dark times and urges us to reject “syrupy saccharine” optimism and instead embrace the active, Jewish ideal of hope rooted in good deeds. Wednesday - 6:00am & 2:00pm

Defending Israel with David Harris: Einat Wilf

Einat Wilf, Former MK and author of The War of Return, offers her perspective on the proposed Gaza peace plan and more with David Harris. Wednesday - 7:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:30pm Fri - 5:00am & 4:30pm; Sat - 7:30pm

FIDF Briefing: Homefront Command

FIDF CEO Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan is joined by Homefront Command’s Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Liron Donnell, who provides an overview of the Homefront Command, a unique branch of the IDF tasked with civil defense and emergency response inside Israel during wartime. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:30pm Thursday - 1:30am & 7:30am Friday - 5:30am, 8:30am & 12:30pm

ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Rona Kaufman and Caryn Block

Dr. Charles Asher Small speaks with Professors Rona Kaufman and Caryn Block on antisemitism and the law, women’s scholarship and the psychological impact of exclusion on Jewish identity, mental health and belonging. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Fri - 4:00am; Sat- 8:00pm

Thursday October 9

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Tomer Peretz

Jonah explores the healing power of art with Israeli-American artist Tomer Peretz, whose post-10/7 work draws on his experience and collaborations with survivors and first responders. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Wednesday (ILTV) & Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Joseph Telushkin

Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am

Dan Almagor

A hero of the 1973 Yom Kippur War and the Battle of Tel Saki, Dan Almagor shares a remarkable story of survival and explains how he was finally able to talk about the horrific experience in which he lost beloved friends. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Francine Klagsbrun

Author Francine Klagsbrun discusses, Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel, her biography exploring how American Jews and Israelis view Israel’s only woman prime minister, who served during the Yom Kippur War of 1973. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Sukkot In Sinai?

For the holiday of Sukkot, Rabbi Mordecai Becher examines Talmud passages in determining "Did We Keep Sukkot in Sinai?" Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am, Tuesday - 5:00pm

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Sukkot

An explanation of the significance and the symbols of the Festival of Booths. Monday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm Wednesday - 5:00am & 12:30pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:30pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 13

The Hebrew letters "Sin","Koof" and "Ion" are introduced. Tuesday - 9:00am

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Yom Kippur; Rabbis Buchdahl, Hirsch, Sacks z"l; "Being Jewish" Season 2 - Jason Alexander; Jane Eisner

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Ha'Azinu

Rabbinic luminaries offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Ha’Azinu is Moses’ soaring final song that calls heaven and earth as witnesses, recounting God’s care, Israel’s struggles and the call to faithfulness. As Yom Kippur nears, it reminds us that true return requires memory, gratitude and steadfast trust. Monday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am & 5:30pm

Rabbinic Wisdom and Commentary

Rabbi Hirsch: Two Years On

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the wounds of October 7 and the tension between power and vulnerability in a Rosh Hashanah sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Sunday - 10:00am

Rabbi Buchdahl: The Cries of Isaac and Ishmael

Angela Buchdahl, renowned senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City, speaks openly about empathy, Israel, and the “most painful experience” of her rabbinic career. Monday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Tuesday - 4:30pm

Rabbi Sacks z"l: Faith & Insecurity

The late beloved philosopher, theologian, and author Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks reflects on the Yamim Noraim, drawing on history, scripture, and personal stories to teach that in a world of uncertainty, true strength and security are found through faith. Sunday - 8:30am Tuesday - 9:30am & Thursday - 7:00am

Monday September 29

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Jane Eisner

Abby speaks with acclaimed journalist, author, and former editor-in-chief of The Forward, Jane Eisner about her new biography of Carole King and the Jewish roots that shaped both her identity and her artistry. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday 2:00am, 7:00am, 11:00am & 2:30pm Wednesday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 7:00pm

Tuesday September 30

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l: Outsourcing Morality - The 2016 Templeton Prize

Rabbi Sacks z”l delivers a powerful address on the dangers of outsourcing morality in the West as he accepts the prestigious Templeton Prize, honoring individuals whose exemplary achievements harness the power of the sciences to explore the deepest questions of the universe and humankind’s place and purpose within it. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 11:30am Friday - 1:00am, 6:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 5:30pm

Texting IRL: Dahlia Lithwick

Elana Stein Hain welcomes Dahlia Lithwick, Canadian-American lawyer, writer, journalist and senior editor at Slate where she is known for her widely acclaimed commentary on law and politics. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am, 5:30am & 11:00am Friday - 1:30am, 8:30am, 1:30pm Saturday - 5:00pm & 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The “Soldier’s Rabbi” - Yosef Zvi Rimon

In this special Yom Kippur episode, Justin is joined by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon - Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion, President of the World Mizrachi Movement, and a transformative rabbinic leader - to discuss the value of Torah, social change for Israel’s most vulnerable, support for IDF soldiers, and his faith-based response to tragedies like October 7. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 6:00am & 12:30pm Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday October 1 and Thursday October 2

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

Reform - Central Synagogue

Reform Kol Nidre Service

Wednesday 6:00pm (LIVE) 9:00pm (continued) Encore: Wednesday 11:30pm Thursday 3:00am (continued)

Reform Yizkor Service

Thursday - 10:00am (LIVE)

Reform Yom Kippur Family Service

Thursday - 1:30pm (LIVE)

Reform Neilah Service

Thursday 4:00pm (LIVE) Encore 9:00pm

Orthodox - The Hampton Synagogue

Orthodox Kol Nidre Service

Wednesday 8:00pm Encore Thursday 1:30am

Orthodox Yizkor Service

Thursday - 8:00am

Orthodox Neilah Service

Thursday 7:00pm Encore Friday 12:00am

Thursday October 2

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Jason Alexander

Jonah welcomes stage, screen and former Seinfeld star Jason Alexander for the season two premiere of his hit podcast. Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 5:00am,10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday (ILTV) at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Rabbis Discuss God & Yom Kippur

Rabbis from different movements of Judaism share their views on the reality of God for the observance of Yom Kippur. With rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist). Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Spiro On God

Ken Spiro, rabbi, historian, author and senior lecturer and researcher for Aish HaTorah, explores the Jewish understanding of God. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z"l

Leading Reform theologian Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz z”l explores the Jewish tradition’s understanding of God and the Jewish sensitivity to the divine. Tuesday - 4:30am & 4:00pm

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. Friday - 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Concept of Fasting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

For Thief's Benefit

The Talmudic principle that one should not make it too difficult for a human being to repent and heal a hurt inflicted on another person is explored by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

First Human Being

Genesis Chapter 2 begins with the creation of a single Adam from the dust of the earth. Where did the dust come from and what color was it? And what lessons are learned from the creation of a single individual? Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Saturday - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 12

Learn three new Hebrew letters Zion, Tet and Vet. Sunday - 11:00am Monday - 1:00am & 7:30am Tuesday - 4:30am

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Rosh Hashanah 5786; For Heaven's Sake premieres; Sarah Hurwitz; Abraham the First Jew

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Vayeilech

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Vayeilech captures Moses’ final words as he passes leadership to Joshua and commands the people to gather and hear the Torah anew. As the High Holidays call us to reflection and renewal, its charge reminds us that covenant and continuity endure through tradition. Monday & Thursday following from 9:00am Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday September 21

Abraham the First Jew: Author Anthony Julius and Rabbi Sarah H. Reines

Anthony Julius, author of Abraham: The First Jew, discusses the tensions that define Abraham and Judaism and how he brings the Jewish patriarch to life in a Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center conversation with Temple Emanu-El’s Rabbi Sarah H. Reines. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 2:00pm; Thu - 5:00pm

Monday September 22

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Sarah Hurwitz: Reclaiming the Jewish Soul from Antisemitism’s Grip

In this special Rosh HaShanah episode, former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz joins Justin to discuss her new book As a Jew, exploring antisemitism’s impact on Jewish identity and how to reclaim the fullness of Jewish life today. Monday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Tuesday - 7:00am, 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am & 2:00pm Thu - 5:00am; Fri - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am, 4:00pm

ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES

Orthodox

The Hampton Synagogue

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

Monday 6:00pm Encore Monday 11:00pm

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

Morning Service Tuesday - 8:00am Encore 3:00pm

Evening Service Tuesday 6:00pm Encore 10:00pm

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

Morning Service Wednesday 8:00am Encore 3:00pm

Reform

Central Synagogue

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

Monday - 8:00pm Encore Tuesday 12:00am

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 1

Morning Service Tuesday - 10:00am

Family Service Monday 1:30pm

ROSH HASHANAH DAY 2

Morning Service Wednesday 10:00am Encore 5:30pm

Tuesday September 23

For Heaven’s Sake: Season of Reckoning

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi offer High Holiday reflections in the JBS season premiere of their acclaimed series, where the Hartman leaders engage in thoughtful debate on the moral questions facing Israel, world Jewry, and the future of Zionism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wed - 1:00am, 6:00am, 1:00pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 4:00pm & 6:30pm Friday - 9:30pm; Saturday - 9:00pm

Wednesday September 24

Fighting Antisemitism- The ISGAP Hour: ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Kingsley Onyia & Amy Elman

Dr. Charles Asher Small explores African sources of strength for Israel with Rabbi Kingsley “Kish” Onyia, president of Nigeria’s Igbo Jewish Communities, and confronts denial of the sexual violence on 10/7 with Kalamazoo College professor Amy Elman. Wednesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Fri - 4:00am & 7:00am; Sat- 8:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

ILTV News and Daily News Updates - High Holidays Schedule

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Thursday at 6:00pm & Friday at 5:00pm ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

A Rosh Hashanah L'Chayim Special

For Rosh Hashanah, an explanation of the themes and practices of the Jewish New Year. Sunday - 10:30am Tuesday - 4:00am

Daniel Cohen

Daniel Cohen, senior rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, talks about a moment in all of our lives when we experience a wake-up call. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am

Joseph Telushkin

Rabbi, lecturer and best-selling author Joseph Telushkin discusses the Jewish Tradition through the lens of his book Words That Hurt, Words That Heal. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Rabbi Robert Wolkoff

Conservative Rabbi Robert Wolkoff of Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick, NJ explains why he is sure of the existence of God, and discusses his understanding of how God impacts the world. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Shofar of Freedom

The commandment to hear the Shofar, and how the Jewish Tradition links it to a call to "freedom," is explained in this special Talmud lesson presented by Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am, Thursday - 6:00am

The Binding of Isaac

Talmudic insight into the story of "The Binding of Isaac," in a program entitled, "He Told You What?," is shared by Rabbi Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

The Binding of Isaac

The Akedah, "The Binding of Isaac," is for many the most troubling and misunderstood passage in the Torah. Hear why it was revolutionary and liberating for its time and how it remains a powerful message for our own time. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Hebrew For Rosh Hashanah

Special Rosh Hashanah lesson of "From the Aleph-Bet" series 2. Sunday - 11:00am Monday - 1:00am & 7:30am Tuesday - 4:30am

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org

Legacy of Rabbi Sacks z"l; "TEXTing IRL" Season Premiere; Rabbi Vanessa Harper

Watch JBS on Comcast X-1 Box 1684, DirecTV 388, Hotwire 269 and streamed on Roku under “educational”, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, ZipWaveTV 29, and www.jbstv.org
For a complete and timely schedule and other television providers, go to www.jbstv.org

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THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Nitzavim

Rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offer timeless wisdom from the Torah portion, guiding life and learning for the week ahead. Parsha Nitzavim speaks of standing together - leaders and laborers, elders and children, all of Israel - bound in covenant with God. As we approach the Days of Awe, its call to choose life and return to the path of teshuvah reminds us that renewal and unity go hand in hand. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

Monday September 15

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l: Selichot

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l offers a pre-Selichot address from Hampstead Synagogue in London, reflecting on repentance, renewal, and the spiritual journey into the High Holidays. Monday - 11:30am Wednesday - 11:30am Thursday - 7:30am & 11:00am Friday - 7:30am & 11:00am

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Vanessa M. Harper

Vanessa M. Harper, Reform rabbi and author of Loaves of Torah, joins Abby to discuss her passion for creating meaningful Jewish experiences for all ages and how she uses challah to interpret and teach Torah and the Jewish year. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Tuesday September 16

TEXTing IRL: Dyonna Ginsberg

In this season premiere, Shalom Hartman Institute Senior Fellow and TEXTing IRL host Elana Stein Hain is joined by Dyonna Ginsberg, CEO of OLAM, to address issues of our day through the lens of classical Jewish texts. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:00am Thursday - 1:00pm & 5:30pm Fri - 7:00am & 10:00pm; Sat - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Rabbi Sacks z"l, Torah and Interpretation with Dr. Erica Brown

On the occasion of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ fifth yahrzeit, Justin sits down with Dr. Erica Brown to explore the legacy of Rabbi Sacks and the launch of the Magerman Edition Koren Shalem Humash, featuring his new Torah translation and commentary. Tuesday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Wednesday - 2:00am, 7:00am, 10:00am Thursday - 5:00am Friday - 9:00am & 8:30pm Saturday - 8:30am & 4:00pm

Wednesday September 17

Defending Israel with David Harris

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris continues developing his “Post-October 7th playbook,” expanding on key ideas and recent developments affecting the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern: Reflections on the Jewish Holidays and October 7

Micah discusses the themes of the High Holidays while addressing the second anniversary of October 7 and what it continues to mean for Israel and the Jewish people. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 5:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday - Thursday at 6:00pm, Friday ILTV News at 5:00pm, ILTV News Sunday at 5:00pm

Good Week Israel

Positive stories from Israel of heroism, unity and support Mondays at 6:30pm

Insider

ILTV reports and interviews Tuesdays at 6:30pm

On L’Chayim - Classic Conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman (Part 1)

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman, (Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT) discusses the Jewish values embodied in the Yiddish word “mensch” which he writes about in Mensch Marks: Life Lessons from a Human Rabbi. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman (Part 2)

Rabbi Hammerman and Rabbi Golub engage in great Jewish debate as they delve deeper into Rabbi Hammerman's book Mensch Marks. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbis Discuss High Holidays

Rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg (Orthodox), Rachel Ain (Conservative) and Steve Gutow (Reconstructionist) discuss how they feel about the High Holidays, and the messages they feel are relevant for the Days of Awe. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Itzhak Perlman

World-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman reflects on his early life, Jewish heritage, and the musical journey that shaped his path to becoming one of the great virtuosos of our time. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Facilitating Repentance

Rabbi Becher examines the rabbinic view of repentance and free will, as discussed by Maimonides in his commentary to Pirkey Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am, Tuesday - 5:30pm

Intent of Prayer

Explore the Jewish prayer service (Sh'moneh Esrei) with the rabbinic concept of "intent" in prayer, and learn the Soloveitchik approach to the study of Talmud. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

Jewish 101 - Jewish Tradition and Midrash with Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l

Threefold Blessing

Explore Shabbat through the rabbis’ interpretation of the Creation story’s threefold blessing in Genesis 1, revealing a role for human beings that is rarely imagined. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thu - 9:00am & 4:00pm; Sat - 1:00am

From The Aleph-Bet - JBS series for anyone of any age who wishes to learn how to read and understand Hebrew used in the experience of Jewish life.

Lesson 11

Learn the letter "Mem," rules for the pronounced "Sh'vah," and conclude the Pay letter family that start Hebrew words "Purim" and "Passover". Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Vlada Barash Special Projects Manager 201-334-2510 JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service, a 501c3 fulltime television channel. Website: jbstv.org