Dear Friends,

This week we have a full slate of new programming for you, addressing the Israel-Hamas war, alarming antisemitism, the scope of Jewish history and America’s role in it then and now, and so much more.

All his life, Mark dreamed of delivering his beloved Jewish tradition to the community through the powerful medium of television.

This tribute — the first of more to come — offers just a glimpse of the creativity and passion that he had for the Torah and Jewish people, which he poured into JBS.

At this winter season, we need your help to keep Mark’s vision alive. 

Mark built JBS as a non-profit "PBS-style" Jewish channel which relies on viewer support to remain on the air.

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We thank you for your kind and generous support.

And we hope you enjoy it all!

SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WEEK OF

DECEMBER 10-16

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ALL TIMES ARE ET

DEFENDING ISRAEL WITH DAVID HARRIS

Sunday and Wednesday nights at 8pm ET

Charles Small

Antisemitism scholar and founding director of ISGAP (the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy), joins colleague David Harris to share how he broke the news on Qatar’s pernicious funding of American universities.

Sunday (Today) - 8:00pm

Monday - 2:00pm

Tuesday - 5:00am & 10:00am

Wednesday - 8:30pm

Thursday - 11:30am

Shahar Azani

Shahar Azani speaks about his recent trip to Israel with David Harris.

Wednesday - 8:00pm

Thursday - 2:30am & 11:00am

Saturday - 4:30pm

Hampton Authors: Samuel G. Freedman

Samuel G. Freedman joins Rabbi Bronstein to discuss Into the Bright Sunshine, his book that explores the life and enduring legacy of Hubert Humphrey.

Monday - 7:30pm

Tuesday - 4:30am and 11:30am

Thursday - 2:30pm

In the Spotlight: Adam Mansbach

Author Adam Mansbach discusses The Golem of Brooklyn, a romp through Jewish history and the American present that wrestles with deep questions of our humanity — the conflicts between faith and skepticism, tribalism and interdependence, vengeance and healing.

Monday - 8:00pm

Tuesday - 2:00am and 11:00am

Wednesday - 5:30am

Thursday - 2:00pm

Friday - 2:30am and Saturday - 8:00pm  

Global Connections with Robert Siegel

What’s Next in Washington, D.C. in 2024?

Robert Siegel looks at the latest trends in Washington, D.C., and what might be in store for 2024, with panelists Emily Bazelon (NYT Magazine) E.J. Dionne, Jr. (Brookings Institution), and Aaron David Miller (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace). A program of the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC).

Tuesday - 8:00pm

Wednesday - 1:00am & 11:00am

Friday - 2:00pm

Saturday - 7:00pm 

Jacob’s Ladder in Concert

Jacob’s Ladder in Concert

The band Jacob’s Ladder brings their distinctive fusion of Jewish and American bluegrass music to the Central Synagogue stage for a joyful, musical celebration. 

Wednesday - 7:00pm

Thursday - 1:30am

Friday - 9:30pm

Saturday - 8:30am

Remembering Mark S. Golub z”l

Using the music and friendship of composer Rob Mathes, this short winter tribute illuminates the Jewish wisdom and wonder of the late JBS founder, Mark S. Golub. 

Wednesday - 10:20pm

Thursday - 1:20am & 4:20pm  

Antisemitism on Campus

A discussion on how universities are – and are not – addressing antisemitism, with panelists Lawrence H. Summers (Harvard President Emeritus and former US Secretary of the Treasury), Erwin Chemerinsky (Berkeley Law), Shai Davidai (Columbia University) Rabbi Isabel de Koninck (Drexel Hillel), Zoe Bernstein (Cornell). A program of the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center.

Thursday - 7:30pm

Friday - 1:00am & 10:00am

Saturday - 3:30am & 8:30pm

Rabbi Brous: We Have No Other Choice

IKAR’s Rabbi Sharon Brous cites an ancient midrash as she describes the crucial, current need to believe that a just and peaceful future can be possible.

Friday - 11:30am

Saturday - 4:00pm

Srugim: Episode 7

“Hangover”

From big reveals to big questions, revelations and disappointments, the singles experience pivotal moments in their relationships in this episode that picks up the morning after we last saw them on Shabbat.

Wednesday - 5:00pm

Thursday - 10:00pm

Saturday - 10:00pm

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Weeknights at 6:00 and 6:30pm ET

ILTV & Daily News Update

ILTV reports from Israel followed by JBS Daily News with Teisha Bader

Weeknights at 6:00pm

On L’Chayim

Classic conversations with Mark S. Golub z”l

Noa

Israel's leading international concert and recording artist, Noa, discusses her Yemenite roots and her musical style influenced by Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and Leonard Cohen of the 1960s.

Monday - 9:00pm

Tuesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rabbi Joe Potasnik

Author of Just Give Me A Minute: Insights from the Radio Rabbi, Rabbi Joseph Potasnik discusses his career as Executive Vice President of the New York Board of Rabbis and Chaplain of the FDNY, including his experience of 9/11 and his interfaith work. 

Tuesday - 9:00pm

Wednesday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Rob Mathes 

Grammy Award Winning composer/arranger/conductor/singer Rob Mathes discusses his musical journey, writing Chanukah songs for his annual Holiday Concert at SUNY Purchase, and sings “Light In The Window” with his daughter Sarah. Followed this year by a special musical tribute to the legacy of Mark S. Golub z"l.

Wednesday - 9:00pm

Thursday - 12:00am & 3:00pm

Orin Wolf

Broadway producer Orin Wolf discusses his Jewish background, his love of Israel, his philosophy of theater, and the story behind his creating the Tony Award Winning Best Musical of 2018, The Band’s Visit.

Thursday - 9:00pm

Friday - 12:00am & 3:00pm  

JEWISH STUDIES

Talmud Study with Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Lessons of the week begin every Sunday at 9:00am

By Your Own Admission

Rabbi Mordechai Becher gives a Talmud lesson based on Gittin 40b.

Today (Sunday) - 9:00am

Monday - 4:00am

Tuesday - 9:00am & 5:00pm

Let The Sun Shine In

A lesson on how the Talmud encourages us to enjoy life and the world.

Today (Sunday) - 9:30am

Monday - 4:30am

Tuesday - 9:30am & 5:30pm 

Mark S. Golub z”l hosts this original series designed

for anyone of any age to learn to read and understand Hebrew.

Download Lessons and Worksheets free on the JBS website

Lesson 14

Hebrew letters "Final Nun" and "Tzadee" ("Final Tzadee"), and the concluding phrases of two Jewish blessings.

Monday - 9:30am

Thursday - 10:00am 

Synagogue Services for Shabbat

ALL TIMES ARE ET

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