It's Happening In Miami

Jewish Book Month concludes; Rabbi Buchdahl; Bernard-Henri Lévy; Rabbi Hirsch

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Torah Parsha: Vayeshev

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 Vayeshev recounts Joseph’s dreams, his brothers’ betrayal, and his fall into Egypt, reminding us that resilience and faith can turn moments of despair into the first steps toward redemption Monday & Thursday at 9:30am & 4:30pm Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday December 7

Morning Plenary - Protecting Our Communities Today

Explore both the challenges and opportunities of protecting Jewish life today and reflect on how collective action can help shape a more secure future for all, featuring Sen. John Fetterman, Julie Platt and Zibby Owens with Rabbi Buchdahl. Sunday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Wed - 4:00am & 1:30pm; Thu - 10:00am

Monday December 8

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Yotam Polizer

Abigail Pogrebin meets with IsraAID CEO Yotam Polizer to discuss the NGO’s global work and its role as Israel’s largest humanitarian organization, including its relief efforts in Gaza. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wednesday - 5:30am; Thursday - 2:00pm Friday - 4:00pm; Saturday - 7:00pm

Jewish Cinemathèque with Eric Goldman: Nick Davis - This Ordinary Thing

Eric Goldman speaks with Nick Davis about his documentary, which uses never-before-seen footage and performances by Academy Award–winning actors to tell the stories of non-Jews who risked everything to shelter Jewish strangers during the Holocaust. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am

Tuesday December 9

TEXTing IRL: Dani Segal - How Can Jews Believe in God Right Now

Elana Stein Hain and Dani Segal of Mabua: Israeli Beit Midrash look at the story of Joseph’s descent into Egypt, and modern stories of soldiers and hostages, to explore how faith can operate as moral clarity and personal motivation during the long and often painful arc of Jewish history. Tuesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Wednesday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Thursday - 2:30pm Saturday - 4:00am, 5:00pm & 7:30pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: How Jewish Immigrants Created the American Childhood

In this special Chanukah episode, Justin Pines sits down with sociologist and author Michael Kimmel (Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America) to uncover how Jewish entrepreneurs created the modern concept of a "happy childhood." 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 December 10

Defending Israel with David Harris: Colonel Richard Kemp

David Harris is joined by Colonel Richard Kemp CBE, the retired British Army officer who commanded UK forces in Afghanistan in 2003 and later led the Prime Minister’s international terrorism intelligence team. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 6:30pm Fri - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: Weekly Sermon

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch delivers a sermon to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 1:00am, 4:30am & 7:30am Friday - 1:30pm & 4:30pm Saturday - 3:30am & 5:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: What's Next in Israel and the Middle East

Robert Siegel speaks with leading Middle East policy experts Dennis Ross, Aaron David Miller and Ghaith al-Omari for a wide-ranging discussion on Israel, the region and the shifting diplomatic landscape ahead. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 2:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 11:30pm

Thursday December 11

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Ruth Franklin - The Many Lives of Anne Frank

Rabbi Avraham Bronstein sits with author Ruth Franklin to discuss her revealing biography of Anne Frank, which explores both Anne’s life and the enduring impact of her extraordinary diary. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:30am Saturday - 7:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Rabbi Buchdahl - Heart of a Stranger

Zibby Owens sits with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue and the first Asian American rabbi, whose memoir charts her path from Seoul to Jewish leadership and reflects deeply on belonging, grief, empathy and resilience. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00am & 1:00pm Saturday - 4:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Bernard-Henri Lévy

Jonah Platt sits with Bernard-Henri Lévy, the French philosopher, filmmaker and author of The Genius of Judaism. Thursday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Friday - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:30pm

Saturday December 13

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: Manhattanville University at Yeshiva University

The Valiants of Manhattanville University visit the Yeshiva University Maccabees live from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Saturday - 8:30pm 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 asks and answers whether Israel can ever redeem itself in the eyes of the world after the Gaza War. 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

Becoming Jewish in FSU

Rabbi Aryeh Katzin, Exec. Dir. Of RAJE (Russian American Jewish Experience), describes how we became one of the early leaders of the Jewish Refusnik Movement in the Moscowand his experiences with Yosef Begun and Yulie Edelstein. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm

Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, author of Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, discusses his career as EVP of the NY Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Fighting BDS In Israel

The former CEO of “Im Tirtzu,” Matan Peleg and Board Chair Douglas Altabef, discuss their organization’s work as the leading Israeli organization seeking to educate Israelis influenced by the BDS Movement to doubt the legitimacy of Israel. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Stephen Schwartz

Musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz describes how Jewish values have shaped his life and work, and discusses some of his classic Broadway shows including Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, and the wildly popular Wicked. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Masha Merkulova

Russian-born Masha Merkulova, founding executive director of Club Z, shares how she didn’t learn she was Jewish until age 16 and explains her passion for empowering American teens with a strong, proud understanding of Zionism before they reach college. Saturday - 6:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

By Your Own Admission

Rabbi Mordechai Becher bases this lesson on the Talmudic tractate Gittin 40b. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:00am

Dreams in Judaism

How the Jewish tradition views the importance of dreams and whether they are God's way of communicating is the topic of this week's Talmud lesson with Rabbi Mordechai Becher. Sunday - 9:30am Monday - 4:30am

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

Community

Learn how the Jewish Tradition's emphasis is on "the community" rather than on "personal salvation," through the contrast of rabbinic thought with the well-known hymn, "Amazing Grace." 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.

The Name of God

Learn how the name of God is written in the Torah, and clarify some of the misconceptions about the way people pronounce God's name 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

JFNA GA 2025; Jewish Book Council’s Nu Reads and The Five Books Podcast; YU Basketball

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: Vayishlach

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 Vayishlach follows Jacob as he prepares to face Esau, wrestles through the night with a mysterious being, and emerges transformed, inviting us to reflect on struggle, reconciliation, and the moments that change our name - and our path. Monday & Thursday following from Jewish 101 Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday November 30

JFNA General Assembly 2025: Opening Plenary

The opening plenary of the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly sets the tone for this defining moment in Jewish life, framing the challenges and opportunities ahead as we rebuild Israel, ensure Jewish security, combat antisemitism, and strengthen Jewish life and identity. Sunday - 7:30pm & 11:30pm Wednesday - 1:00pm

Monday December 1

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Sam Sussman - Boy From the North Country

Sam Sussman joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his debut novel inspired by the memoir The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son, and his role as a featured author in the Jewish Book Council’s Nu Reads subscription series. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

JFNA General Assembly 2025: Global Inflection Point

JFNA’s Eric Fingerhut leads a discussion about the inflection point facing the global Jewish community today, with insights from bestselling American author Sarah Hurwitz, former Canadian MP Richard Marceau and Israeli philosopher Micah Goodman. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Thu - 2:30pm; Fri - 4:30pm; Sat - 8:00pm

Tuesday December 2

For Heaven's Sake: Arabs in the Israeli Coalition?

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine Israel’s political deadlock and ask whether Arab parties could offer a path to a new coalition, discussing the extraordinary political journey of Mansour Abbas, the complexities of Palestinian-Israeli identity, and the future of Israeli democracy. Tuesday - 7:00pm Wednesday - 4:00am & 5:00pm Thursday - 2:00am & 10:00am Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Tali Rosenblatt Cohen - Books That Shaped Justin’s Jewis Journey

In honor of Jewish Book Month’s 100th anniversary, Justin Pines welcomes Tali Rosenblatt Cohen, host of The Five Books podcast, for a conversation about the books shaping Jewish readers today and the five books that shaped Justin’s own Jewish journey. 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 December 3

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. (Encore) Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 11:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 1:00pm

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: NYU at Yeshiva University

The Yeshiva University Maccabees take on the NYU Violets from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Wednesday - 8:00pm Live

Defending Israel with David Harris: Izabella Taborovsky

David Harris is joined by Izabella Taborovsky, a writer, scholar of Soviet antizionism and contemporary antisemitism, and author of the forthcoming book Be a Refusnik: A Jewish Student’s Survival Guide. Wednesday - 10:00pm Thursday - 4:00am, 1:00pm & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm; Saturday - 7:30pm

Thursday December 4

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Jean Hanff Korelitz -The Sequel

Rabbi Bronstein is joined by Jean Hanff Korelitz, author of The Sequel, a novel that offers an antihero to root for while illuminating and satirizing the world of publishing. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 5:30am & 11:30am

Totally Booked with Zibby: Jill Bialosky - The End Is the Beginning

Zibby sits with poet and bestselling author Jill Bialosky to discuss The End Is the Beginning, her lyrical book tracing her mother’s life and exploring memory, loss, and resilience, as she reflects on how writing became both refuge and remembrance. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Fri - 1:00am & 11:00am; Sat - 3:30am

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Courtney Platt

Jonah is joined by dancer, choreographer, actress, and his wife and creative partner Courtney Platt, a leading advocate for disability awareness and inclusion in the arts. Thursday - 6:30pm & 11:00pm Fri - 2:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm & 9:30pm Saturday - 5:00am & 10:00pm

Saturday December 6

Yeshiva University Men's Basketball: St. Joseph's University Brooklyn at Yeshiva University

St. Joseph's University Brooklyn Bears play the Yeshiva University Maccabees live from the Max Stern Athletic Center. Saturday - 8:30pm 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 reflects on how October 7 transformed the world and why he believes Israel is now beginning to see accountability. Wednesday - 6:30pm Thursday - 1:00am & 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 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

Richard Stone z"l - P.1

Richard Stone z"l reflects on why many American Jews are critical of Israel and why they fail to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Richard Stone z"l - P.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; and addresses issue challenging Israel today. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Elizabeth Bettina

Elizabeth Bettina, author of It Happened In Italy-the untold stories of how the people of Italy defied the horror of the Holocaust, describes how she learned the small Italian village which was home to her Catholic relatives helped save Italian Jews. Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Hadar Goldin's Mother

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF Lt. Hadar Goldin (z”l) who was murdered by Hamas in 2014, describes her more than five years of efforts to move the world community to demand Hamas comply with international norms and return her son’s body. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Change and Grow

Drawing from a series of traditional commentaries, Rabbi Mordechai Becher explores the Talmudic notion of a person's ability to change and grow through one's actions and prayers. Sunday - 9:00am

In Heaven's Hands?

Rabbi Becher discusses a letter from Rabbi Ovadiah to Maimonides about the Talmudic statement "everything is in the hands of Heaven except for the fear of Heaven." Sunday - 9:30am; Monday - 4:30am

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

Interpretation

The importance of rabbinic interpretation in the Jewish tradition, which is critical to understanding the Torah's glorious poetry, is explained. 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 20

Vocabulary and a complete review of all Hebrew letters and vowels, conclude this introductory series 1 of "From the Aleph-Bet," the program for anyone of any age wishing to learn and understand Hebrew taught by Rabbi Mark S. Golub z"l. 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

Food and Family with @BenGingi; Ari'el Stachel's 'Other'; Robert Siegel on What’s Next in Washington

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: Vayetzei

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 Vayetzei follows Jacob as he flees from Esau, dreams of a ladder to heaven, and builds a family through love, labor, and faith. It invites us to reflect on the sources of sustenance in our own lives - family, gratitude, and the blessings that nourish us along the way. Friday - 5:30pm & Saturday - 12:30pm

Sunday November 23

Eat Small Plates: Bengingi & Zikki in Conversation with Jake Cohen

Husband-and-wife creators Ben and Zikki Siman-Tov discuss turning their passion for food into a social media phenomenon (@Bengingi) and how their new cookbook Eat Small Plates celebrates food as an engine of travel, family and friendship - in conversation with bestselling author Jake Cohen in a program of the Temple Emanu-El Cultural Streicker Center. Sunday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Mon - 7:00am & 11:00am; Tue - 4:00am Wed - 2:00pm; Thu - 10:00am Saturday - 11:00pm

Monday November 24

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Miriam Udel - Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature

Abigail Pogrebin meets with author Miriam Udel, whose new book reveals how contemporary Yiddish stories gave voice to new forms of Jewish identity. Monday - 8:00pm & 11:00pm Tuesday - 2:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Wed - 5:00am; Thu - 2:00pm; Sat - 7:00pm

In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin: Ari'el Stachel

Abigail Pogrebin speaks with Tony Award–winning actor Ari’el Stachel about his Off-Broadway solo show Other, in which he explores identity, anxiety, and the complexities of being an Arab Jew. Monday - 8:30pm & 11:30pm Tuesday - 2:30am, 7:30am & 11:30am Fri - 4:00pm; Sat - 7:30pm

Tuesday November 25

TEXTing IRL: Stacy Burdett - Rethinking How Jews Advocate

Examining how Jews can advocate for themselves and what tools they should use, Elana Stein Hain and community advocacy strategist Stacy Burdett dive into Parashat Vayetze to explore Jacob’s fraught encounters with Lavan and what they reveal about the ethics of Jewish self-advocacy today. Tuesday - 7:30pm Wednesday - 5:30am & 11:00am Friday - 5:30am; Saturday - 5:00pm

Jewish Insights with Justin Pines: Benjy Epstein - Mindfulness, Judaism and the Art of Being Present

Psychologist and rabbi Dr. Benjy Epstein joins Justin to explore how ancient Jewish wisdom and modern mindfulness come together to help us live with greater awareness, gratitude, and peace. 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 26

Defending Israel with David Harris

Longtime Jewish frontline activist David Harris delves into critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel. Wednesday - 7:00pm & 11:00pm Thursday - 1:00am, 4:00am, 7:00am, 11:30am & 6:30pm Friday - 5:00am, 8:30am & 12:30pm Saturday - 8:00pm

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

From the bima at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City, Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch reflects on the darker impulses unleashed by social media and draws a parallel to the enduring human struggles embodied in Jacob and Esau. Wednesday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Thu - 2:00am, 4:30am, 7:30am & 2:30pm Friday - 1:30pm & 4:30pm

Global Connections with Robert Siegel: What's Next in Washington DC in 2026

Robert Siegel is joined by expert panelists E.J. Dionne (NYT Opinion Writer), Abby Joseph Cohen (Columbia Business School), and Tamara Keith (NPR) for an insightful look at the year ahead in politics. Wednesday - 8:00pm Thursday - 5:00am & 5:00pm Friday - 4:00am, 7:00am & 11:00am Saturday - 8:30pm

Thursday November 27

The Hampton Synagogue's Author Discussion Series: Jeffrey Toobin - The Pardon Politics

of Presidential Mercy Rabbi Avraham Bronstein is joined by bestselling author and legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin to discuss The Pardon, his examination of American history, presidential power, and the far-reaching implications of political forgiveness. Thursday - 7:00pm Friday - 1:00am Saturday - 5:30pm & 7:30pm

Totally Booked with Zibby: Michele Filgate, Kelly McMasters & Joanna Rakoff

Zibby welcomes editor Michele Filgate and contributors Joanna Rakoff and Kelly McMasters to discuss What My Father and I Don’t Talk About, their acclaimed essay collection exploring family, memory and the unspoken bonds that shape love across generations. Thursday - 7:30pm & 10:00pm Friday - 1:00pm Saturday -9:30pm

Being Jewish with Jonah Platt: Duff Goldman

Jonah sits with pastry chef, TV personality and writer Duff Goldman for a discussion on baking, being Jewish and more. Thursday - 6:30pm & 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 - 5:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 5:00pm Wednesday - 7:00am

Thinking Out Loud

Micah Halpern discusses the growing fears he’s hearing about rising attacks against Jews in New York. Wednesday - 6:30pm & 11:30pm Thursday - 8:30am & 12:30pm

ILTV News and Daily News Updates

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader Monday – Wednesday at 6:00pm, Thursday(ILTV News) 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

Ruth Wisse

Ruth Wisse, Professor Emerita of Yiddish and Comparative Literature at Harvard University, speaks with Mark S. Golub z”l about Israel, Yiddish culture, and more. Monday - 9:00pm Tuesday - 12:00am, 3:00am, 3:00pm Saturday - 6:00pm

Allen Fagin

Allen Fagin, then Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union, shares his perspectives on Jewish life, American Jewry, and the State of Israel. Tuesday - 9:00pm Wednesday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Jeffrey Gurock

Dr. Jeffrey Gurock, professor of American Jewish History at Yeshiva University, describes aspects of the Jewish experience in America. Wednesday - 9:00pm Thursday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

Helen Nash

For Thanksgiving, meet Helen Nash, author of New Kosher Cuisine, as she discusses her Jewish journey and what inspired her popular kosher cookbook. Thursday - 9:00pm Friday - 12:00am, 3:00am & 3:00pm

JEWISH STUDIES

Dimensions of the Daf - Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Moral Choices

Rabbi Mordechai Becher discusses Talmudic passages which relate to the moral dilemma posed by self-driving cars when, in an emergency, technology must program to sacrifice passengers or pedestrians. Sunday - 9:00am Monday - 4:30am

Polygamy in the Torah

Rabbi Becher explores the treatment of polygamy in the Torah through his lesson Big Love: Was Polygamy Normal? based on Kesuvos 90a. Sunday - 9:30am

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

Adam's Sin

The rabbinic explanation for why Adam and Eve were sent from the Garden of Eden (and why Judaism does not view it as the fall of man), and whom Adam and Eve actually looked like. 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 19

Breaking simple and complicated Hebrew words into syllables. 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

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

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.

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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
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: 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
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: 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