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

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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
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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
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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

Preparing for the High Holidays - Rabbis Roundtable, Rabbi Sacks z"l, Selichot Services; Natan Sharansky; Elana Stein Hain

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: Ki Tavo

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 Ki Tavo centers on gratitude and covenantal responsibility - from first-fruits and tithes to the covenant’s blessings and warnings - reminding us in Elul that renewal begins with gratitude and accountability. Monday, Thursday & Saturday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm Saturday - 12:30pm

SELICHOT SERVICES

Central Synagogue

Begin the High Holidays live from Central Synagogue in New York City, with an evening of music, reflection, and tradition, featuring inspiring readings and the symbolic changing of the Torah mantles to white. Saturday - 9:15pm (LIVE) Sunday - 2:30am (Encore)

Hampton Synagogue

Orthodox Selichot services with remarks from Rabbi Schneier, and music by Cantor Hershtik and the Hampton Synagogue Choir, featuring classic and contemporary cantorial and choral pieces, live from The Hampton Synagogue in Westhampton Beach, NY. Saturday - 10:30pm (LIVE) Sunday - 3:45am (Encore)

Midnight Selichot: Hampstead Synagogue

At the 128-year-old Hampstead Synagogue in London, Rabbi Sacks z”l delivers remarks and the congregation joins for stirring Selichot melodies, in a rare 2019 recording that vividly showcases the British Jewish community gathered in prayer. Sunday - 12:30am

Rabbi Sacks z"l

Preparing for the Jewish New Year

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l offers remarks on different aspects and themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Sunday - 8:30pm Mon - 5:30pm; Tue - 1:00pm Friday - 8:30am & 11:00am

Two Voices: A New Perspective on the Meaning of Teshuvah

As the High Holidays approach, join Rabbi Sacks z”l to explore Maimonides and Nachmanides, the roles of priest and prophet, and the layered meanings of teshuvah. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 11:00am

Monday September 8

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Menachem Z. Rosensaft

Abby speaks with Menachem Z. Rosensaft, attorney, human rights advocate and Second Generation leader, about his book Burning Psalms, a poetic reckoning with God, memory and moral responsibility in the aftermath of the Shoah. 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

Kosher Movies: Real Life Events

Father and son Rabbi Herb and Benyamin Cohen look at films through a Jewish lens and consider the cinematic version of real-life events. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm Friday - 4:30am & 11:00am

Tuesday September 9

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Elana Stein Hain

Justin is joined by Elana Stein Hain, Rosh Beit Midrash and Senior Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, in anticipation of the JBS premiere of TEXTing, her popular series that addresses issues of our day through the lens of classical Jewish texts. 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 10

Defending Israel with David Harris: Melanie Phillips

David speaks with British journalist, author, broadcaster and Times of London columnist Melanie Phillips. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Weekly Sermon

Rabbi Hirsch delivers his weekly sermon to his Stephen Wise Free Synagogue congregation. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am, 11:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm Friday - 1:30pm & 10:00pm

Fighting Antisemitism – The ISGAP Hour: Natan Sharansky & Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

At the 2025 ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, Dr. Charles Asher Small spoke with Natan Sharansky, legendary dissident and human rights advocate, and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., civil rights leader and No Labels Co-Chair. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 2:00pm

Thursday September 11

High Holidays Rabbis Roundtable

A panel of leading U.S. rabbis - Angela Buchdahl (Reform), Elliot Cosgrove (Conservative) and Chaim Steinmetz (Orthodox) - share insights and preparations for the upcoming High Holidays. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 3:30am & 8:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective that combating Jew-hatred cannot remain solely a Jewish issue, but requires enlisting non-Jews and non-Israelis in the cause. 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

Dr. Charles Asher Small

Dr. Charles Asher Small, Executive Director of The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) discusses his organization’s research on Students For Justice In Palestine (SJP) and the BDS movement, and the urgency of combating antisemitism today. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jerry Silverman

Jerry Silverman, former President & CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, reflects on visits to Israel, American Jewry’s bond with Israel, and the community’s future. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Kenneth Feinberg

Kenneth Feinberg - the “pay czar” who set TARP executive compensation and led the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund - reflects on working with 9/11 families, lessons from public service in the Obama era, and his concerns for the Jewish future. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

9/11 Remembered

One World Trade Center survivor Ari Schonbrun; NYPD Detective Morty Dzikansky; and Liz Goren, a psychotherapist who counsels survivors, tell their personal stories and reflect upon the meaning of 9/11 as Americans and as Jews. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Shake It Up Zayde

The Jewish custom of swaying during prayer is discussed. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

On Condition

The Talmud's emphasis on details and stipulations in matters of Jewish law, and why every word of the Torah has a purpose is examined. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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

Creation, Pt.2

A continuing look at Jewish values derived by the rabbinic tradition from the reading of The Story of Creation (Genesis, Chapter 1). Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm 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 10

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 & 4:30pm

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

Rabbi Sacks: Confusing Satan; Rawan Osman; Parenting Lessons

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: Ki Tetzei

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 Ki Tetzei sets forth laws on relationships, responsibility, and care for the vulnerable - reminding us in Elul that preparing for renewal means aligning everyday actions with compassion and justice. Monday 9:30am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:30am Friday - 11:30am, 5:30pm & 10:00pm Saturday - 1:30am & 12:30pm

Monday September 1

Kosher Movies: Parenting Lessons in Films

Father and son Herb and Benyamin Cohen explore parenting and the importance of quality time with children, drawing meaningful lessons from a number of films seen through a Jewish lens. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wed - 5:30am; Thu - 2:30pm Friday - 4:30am & 11:00am

Tuesday September 2

Rabbi Sacks z”l: Confusing Satan

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l delivers a pre-Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur teaching uncovering hidden layers of Rosh Hashanah and the shofar’s meaning - linking history, faith and resilience to illuminate Judaism’s deepest truths. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 2:00pm Thu - 2:00am; Fri -7:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Awakening the Soul with Rabbi Moshe Weinberger

Rabbi Moshe Weinberger shares his vision of a Judaism that speaks to the soul, explores insights from Chassidut, on connecting with God, living with purpose and navigating challenges facing 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 September 3

Defending Israel with David Harris: Rawan Osman

David Harris is joined by Rawan Osman, a Lebanese-Syrian/German content creator, activist and founder of Arabs Ask, a platform advocating peace and normalization between Arab countries and Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thu - 4:30am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 5:00pm Fri - 5:00am, 8:30am, 12:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective that while the world may be abandoning Israel, Israel is not abandoning the world. 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 ILTV News at 6pm, Tuesday - 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

Meg Akabas

Meg Akabas, founder of Parenting Solutions (NYC) and author of 52 Weeks of Parenting Wisdom - Effective Strategies for Raising Happy, Responsible Kids, discusses the challenges of being a young Jewish parent. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Uri Regev

Rabbi Uri Regev, Pres/CEO of “Hiddush, For Freedom or Religion & Equality in Israel,” discusses Israeli reaction to the destructive ways in which the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate maintains Jewish control. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Eyal Biram and Omer Kalo

ISRAEL-Is CEO Eyal Biram and Field Ambassador Omer Kalo share how their organization works to strengthen Israel’s image among young people worldwide Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

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 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

Make it Holy

Already Holy or Make it Holy? (based on Nedarim 13a). Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

Does the End Justify the Means?

When a sin is committed for the sake of a mitzvah, how does the Jewish tradition address the Issue? Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses in this episode of the JBS original series, Dimensions of the Daf. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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

Creation, Pt.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 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 9

Learn to read Hebrew words used in the experience of Judaism, using the recently taught "Pay" and "Fay". Tuesday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 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

Elul Begins; Shira Averbuch; Mark Gottlieb; ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute

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: Shoftim

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 Shoftim commands the Israelites to appoint judges and officers, establishing systems of justice, kingship, prophecy and warfare - reminding us, as Elul begins, that true renewal requires fairness, humility and accountability before God. Monday and Thursday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 24

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Shira Averbuch

Singer, songwriter and actress Shira Averbuch discusses her new Hebrew children’s album which blends Jewish prayers and themes with traditional American folk music that was inspired by her artist residency at New York City’s B’nai Jeshurun synagogue. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 7:30pm Friday - 11:00am & 10:00pm

Monday August 25

Kosher Movies: Oscar Nominees

Rabbi, film critic and author Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin reflect on Oscar film nominees from recent years, exploring these celebrated works through a Jewish lens to see how they can offer meaningful insights into the human condition. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am & 2:30pm

Tuesday August 26

TEXTing IRL: Mark Gottlieb: Torah and Politics - The Jewish-American Right

Elana Stein Hain and Mark Gottlieb (Tikvah’s Chief Education Officer) look to Talmudic and other sources to navigate the tension of conflicting commandments and unpack the cognitive dissonance of Jewish conservatives in Trump’s second term. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday -10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Shai Held

Shai Held, President and Dean of the Hadar Institute, joins Justin Pines to discuss Teshuva (repentance) for the High Holidays, including practical approaches, reflections post-October 7, and theological insights on chronic pain. 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 August 27

Defending Israel with David Harris: Saba Farzan

David Harris is joined by Iranian journalist and activist Saba Farzan, founder and Executive Director of Berlin’s Foreign Policy Circle, whose work has appeared in top German, Swiss, and international outlets including the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am, 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute with Dyanne Martin & Rick Sopher

From the 2025 ISGAP-Oxford Summer Institute, David Harris talks with educator Dyanne Martin, known for her work on healing and reconciliation, and with interfaith scholar Rick Sopher, noted for his Qur’an–Bible dialogue. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 7:00am Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern explores the “gap year in Israel,” which he views as a formative rite of passage for many high school graduates, shaping identity, community, and lifelong connection to Jewish life. 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 Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays 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

Nancy Brinker

Nancy Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Koman organization, describes her devotion to helping women with breast cancer in tribute to her sister who died of the disease at 36. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Marc Schneier

Marc Schneier, founding rabbi of the Hampton Synagogue (West Hampton, NY), describes how one of the most high-profile Orthodox synagogues in America was created and discusses his inter-faith work with the Muslim-American community. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Steve Ludsin

Steven Ludsin, child of a Survivor and a charter member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, discusses why he dedicated his life to preserving the memory of the Shoah through his Remembrance of the Holocaust Foundation. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Singer Julie Budd

Cabaret star Julie Budd, who began her career at age 12 in the Catskills, discusses her Jewish identity and her feelings for Israel; and discusses her perspective as a successful performer and her relationship to Frank Sinatra. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

All Jews Are Friends

Rabbi Becher bases this lesson on Hagigah 26, from the tractate Hagigah in Moed, one of the six orders of the Mishnah, exploring Jewish traditions on pilgrimage festivals and sacred obligations. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

Doodles and Margins

Rabbi Becher discusses doodles that appear in the margins of ancient Jewish texts (including Maimonides’) which show how human culture has not changed in thousands of years. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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 8

Hebrew letters "Pay," "Fay," and "Final Fay" are introduced, along with the correct pronunciation of the Hebrew word for a festive Jewish holiday. Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

The Shabbat

Begin the study of the values and world view of the Jewish Tradition by exploring a fascinating wrinkle in the Ten Commandments Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; 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

Rock Camp; Action Films; Simon Deng; TEXTing IRL

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: Re'eh

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 Re'eh calls on the Israelites to choose the blessing of following God’s commandments over disobedience, outlining laws on worship, charity, dietary rules, festivals, and the centralization of sacrificial service. Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 17

Rock Camp

Documentary

This backstage look at Rock’n’Roll Fantasy Camp follows four campers as they face fears and jam with their rock star heroes who reflect on their humble beginnings and rediscover their love of music. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:30pm Monday - 10:00am; Tuesday - 4:00am Wed - 1:00pm; Sat - 3:30am & 11:00pm

A Special Look: Discussion

David Fishof, founder of Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, joins Teisha Bader to discuss the documentary, his vision for uniting fans and artists, and how his mission has been evolving since October 7th. Sunday - 8:30pm & 11:00pm Monday - 1:00am, 11:30am Tuesday - 5:30am; Wednesday - 2:30pm

Monday August 18

Kosher Movies: Action Films

Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin dive into action films to uncover lessons on heroism and the power of friendship Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 4:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am; Friday - 11:00am

Tuesday August 19

TEXTing IRL: Daniel Held - Guilt by Identification - Jewish Pride in a Hostile Environment

Elana Stein Hain and Daniel Held, Chief Program Officer at UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, turn to the Talmud to grapple with Jewish identity and pride in a hostile environment, asking how we can engage with moral complexity as proud Jews and model this for our children. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 7:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: The Power of Reading with Your Children

Ilana Kurshan, award-winning author of the memoir If All the Seas Were Ink, joins Justin to discuss her next book, Children of the Book: A Memoir of Reading Together, which explores her experience of reading Jewish and secular books with her children, and the cumulative impact on her and her family. 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 August 20

Defending Israel with David Harris: Simon Deng

David Harris meets Simon Deng, a South Sudanese freedom fighter, humanitarian activist, Christian, former slave and vocal advocate for Israel and the release of Hamas hostages. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 5:00am & 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern shares his perspective on why Israel and the United States choose to engage in matters beyond their borders. 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

Andrew Kligerman

Jewish advocate Andrew Kligerman discusses his Jewish journey and his support for the State of Israel. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Ken Brander

Rabbi Kenneth Brander, President and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone educational institutions in Efrat, Israel, discusses his perspective on women’s issues relating to Jewish Law. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Frederick M. Lawrence

The former president of Brandeis University, Frederick M. Lawrence discusses his response to the BDS Movement and how he dealt with it at Brandeis. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Charles Jacobs

Dr. Charles Jacobs, President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance, discusses bigotry and antisemitism in American universities. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Maimonides 13 Principles

Maimonides' "Thirteen Principles of Faith" are explained by Rabbi Mordechai Becher on this week's Talmud lesson entitled, "Principles of Belief." Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

Blessings

Rabbi Becher discusses the history and nuances of Jewish blessings, their Hebrew translations, etymology, and deeper meanings as reminders to appreciate and value everything we use, see, and encounter within our daily lives. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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 7

Learn three new Hebrew letters, "Gimmel," "Daled" and "Yud". Monday - 9:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Midrash

How do Jews read and understand the Torah? Why is rabbinic commentary, or "midrash," critical to knowing what the Torah "means?" Learn how understanding Judaism (through Torah) depends on midrash. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; 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

Jonathan Greenblatt; Uncomfortable Gratitude; Jewish Leadership; Ben Affleck films

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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All Times are ET and are Subject to Change

THE WEEKLY PARSHA ON JBS

Torah Parsha: Eikev

Timeless wisdom from this week’s Torah portion, Eikev, guides life and learning for the week ahead, featuring commentary from rabbinic luminaries Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin plus animated parsha vignettes from the URJ’s BimBam series. Monday and Thursday following from The Aleph Bet Friday 11:30am & 5:30pm
Saturday 12:30pm

Sunday August 10

A Special Look with Teisha Bader: Jonathan Greenblatt

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt visits the JBS studio to share his perspective on a range of pressing issues confronting the Jewish world today. Sunday - 7:00pm & 10:00pm Monday - 10:30am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:30pm Thursday - 1:00am, 7:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

Monday August 11

Kosher Movies: Ben Affleck films

Rabbi Herb Cohen and his son Benyamin turn to films of Ben Affleck as the foundation for a Jewish exploration of anger management. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am, 1:30pm & 5:30pm Friday - 11:00am; Saturday - 4:30am

Tuesday August 12

TEXTing IRL: Tamara Mann Tweel: Uncomfortable Gratitude-Deliverance from a Flawed Source

Elana Stein Hain and civic educator Tamara Mann Tweel explore what the Jewish tradition teaches about uncomfortable gratitude, moral dissonance when flawed individuals do good, and how to respond when deliverance comes from those we find troubling. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Friday - 10:00am & 1:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 9:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Jewish Leadership of Generosity with Elie Weinstock

Justin explores leadership with Elie Weinstock, Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach and a Nassau County Police Department Chaplain and Past President of the New York Board of Rabbis, who discusses leading with a generosity of spirit. 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 August 13

Defending Israel with David Harris: Saba Farzan

David Harris is joined by Iranian journalist and activist Saba Farzan, founder and Executive Director of Berlin’s Foreign Policy Circle, whose work has appeared in top German, Swiss, and international outlets including the Wall Street Journal. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am; 5:00am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

Fighting Antisemitism - The ISGAP Hour: ISGA - Oxford Summer Institute: Isaac Amon & Meng Yang

From ISGAP Oxford’s Summer Institute, David Harris discusses antisemitism, Jewish memory and Holocaust education with Isaac Amon, legal scholar and Jewish heritage expert, and Meng Yang, a Peking University scholar pioneering Jewish studies in China. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 10:00am & 1:00pm Friday - 4:00am & 7:00am & 2:00pm Saturday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah Halpern asks why more people aren't sounding the alarm on rising Jew-hatred, exploring the silence from political leaders and non-Jewish clergy. 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 Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays 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

Kosher Movies

With the new season of Kosher Movies now airing on JBS, revisit host, film critic, and author Rabbi Herbert Cohen in conversation with Rabbi Golub z”l about his favorite films and their connections to Jewish values. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Yityish Titi Aynaw

Israeli model and TV personality Yityish “Titi” Aynaw shares her journey from her hometown in Ethiopia to making aliyah, serving in the IDF, and becoming the first Ethiopian Miss Israel in 2013. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Dorit Inbar

Dorit Inbar, Executive Director of the New Fund for Cinema & Television of Israel, talks about the blessings associated with being a mother for her foster son and describes the creativity of the Israeli documentary film industry. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

The Second Sun

Film Director Jennifer Gelfer and actor 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. Thursday - 9:00pm
Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Afterlife In Judaism

Rabbi Mordechai Becher asks "Where On Earth Is The World To Come?" in this Talmud lesson that examines the Jewish view of the afterlife. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am; Tuesday - 5:30pm

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 of Samuel. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

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 6

Discover letters "Nun," "Kaf" and "Chet" in the Hebrew alphabet. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

Oral Torah

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. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; 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

Tisha B’Av and Tu B’Av; “TEXTing IRL” Premieres and “Kosher Movies” Returns

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

Sunday August 3

Tisha B'Av Service

Join in commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem with a Hampton Synagogue service featuring a moving reading of Eichah, the Book of Lamentations, and music from the Maccabeats. Sunday - 10:00am & 1:00pm

Beautiful Child (Gili’s Song)

The Shireinu Choir of Long Island performs at a concert dedicated to Gili Adar, who was murdered at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, and to all the victims of 10/7, with music by David Burger and lyrics by David Burger and Cheryl Eisberg Moin. Sunday - 7:15pm Monday - 4:45am

Monday August 4

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yiscah Smith - Planting Seeds of the Divine

Abby Pogrebin is joined by author and spiritual teacher Yiscah Smith to explore how Judaism’s sacred texts and emotional teachings can help cultivate a deep, personal relationship with the Divine Presence within. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:00am; Thursday - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm & 9:30pm; Sat - 7:00pm

Kosher Movies: Importance of Time

Rabbi Herbert Cohen and his son Benyamin discuss shifting time perspectives and the subliminal message of making the most out of the present moment in films that deal with the importance of time. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Wednesday - 5:30am

Tuesday August 5

Themes of Tu B'Av - Love & Marriage

Explore themes of love, relationships, and Jewish connection with commentary from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z"l, Jewish Food For Thought vignettes from Hanan Harchol, Unpacked, the URJ's Bim Bam, and other segments for Tu B'Av. Tuesday - 9:45am & 4:45am Thursday - 4:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm Friday - 10:45am Saturday - 1:45am, 5:00pm & 8:45pm

TEXTing IRL: Allyship at the Edge - Navigating Difference

Host Elana Stein Hain and guest Jacob Feinspan (Jews United for Justice) draw on Maimonides’ teachings about friendship and fostering relationships across disagreement, as they explore dilemmas raised by the growing normalization of antisemitism. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm Thursday - 1:00pm; Friday - 10:00am Saturday - 8:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tu B’Av and Jewish Love with Gila Fine

Gila Fine, award-winning author of The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic, returns to explore the holiday of Tu B’Av - unpacking its Talmudic origins, its connection to both romantic and spiritual love, and its enduring message for how we understand love today. 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 August 6

Defending Israel with David Harris: Rewriting the Playbook

In this solo commentary, David Harris shares his perspective that in a post-October 7 world, the American Jewish community urgently needs a new playbook, but change is happening far too slowly. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am, 5:00pm & 10:00pm Fri - 1:00am; 5:00am, 8:30am, 4:30pm Saturday - 7:30pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Thinking Out Loud with Micah Halpern

Micah shares his perspective on why some people, particularly Jews, supported and plan to vote for Mamdani for mayor of NYC. 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 Mondays - Thursdays at 6:00pm & Fridays 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's book Night

Based on his book, Night, Elie Wiesel speaks about his relationship to God and why he chose to bring a new generation into the world after the Holocaust. Sunday - 12:00pm & 3:30pm

Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal z"l

A conversation with the late Simon Wiesenthal, the foremost Nazi hunter who explains why he was always concerned with justice not vengeance. Sunday - 12:30pm

Richard Stone z"l - Part 1

Jewish leader Richard Stone z"l describes growing up in New Orleans and how he became more observant while at Harvard and in Jerusalem; and shares his concerns over the failure of non-Orthodox Judaism. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Richard Stone z"l - Part 2

Richard Stone z"l reflects on why many American Jews are critical of Israel and why they fail to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Herbert Block

Herbert Block, Executive Director of The American Zionist Movement (AZM), discusses the various expressions of pro-Israel activism in the United States and reflects on why some American Jews do not appreciate the nobility of Zionism. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am; 3:00am & 3:00pm

Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev

For the holiday of Tu B'Av, Dr. Aaron Ben Ze'ev, former President of the University of Haifa, professor of philosophy and author of Love Online, sits to discuss the psychology of love. 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

Concept of Fasting

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains the concept of "fasting" in the Jewish tradition. Sunday - 9:00am Tuesday - 5:30pm

15th Of Av - Tu B'Av

Rabbi Mordechai Becher explains why the 15th of Av is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish year. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am; Tuesday - 5:00pm

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 5

Hebrew letters "Hay," "Chet," and "Raysh" are presented on this lesson JBS original series, "From the Aleph-Bet," designed for anyone of any age who wishes to learn to read and understand Hebrew. Monday - 9:00am & 4:30pm Thursday - 9:00am & 4:00pm

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

The Torah

Learn about the Five Books of Moses and the relationship between the Torah and the Jewish Bible. Tuesday - 9:00am Tuesday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 1:00am

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. Saturday 3:30am

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. Saturday - 4:15am

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 Saturday - 4:45am

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. Saturday 5:15am

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