Jewish Broadcasting Service Announces High Holiday and Fall Programming Lineup to Celebrate Jewish Life, Values, and Culture
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As the shofar sounds this Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS), the 24/7 Jewish TV and streaming network, invites viewers nationwide to join in reflection, renewal, and celebration with an inspiring new season of programming.

Reaching more than 300,000 unique homes each month — and millions of views through social media — JBS has become a trusted destination for Jewish learning, culture, and connection. This fall, the network expands its acclaimed lineup with new series, timely interviews, and exclusive access to the teachings of beloved leaders.

“JBS has grown into a vibrant multimedia home for Jewish life,” said Rabbi Justin Pines, CEO of JBS. “Our growth is made possible by the generosity of our community. Every donation ensures that Jewish voices, values, and traditions remain accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time.”

Highlights That Will Kick Off the 5786 Season

JBS’ dynamic lineup will include:

Sacred Services & Reflections: High Holiday and Shabbat services from Central Synagogue and The Hampton Synagogue, along with special teachings from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l, the internationally respected faith leader, philosopher, and author. Featured programs include Confusing Satan, 10 Paths to God, Preparing for Rosh Hashanah, and Elul Reflections.

New & Returning Series:

• Jewish Insights with Justin Pines – exploring Judaism’s key ideas, people, rituals, and memory with leading guests, including:
• Sarah Hurwitz, former White House speechwriter and author of the new book As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us, for Rosh Hashanah
• Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion, President of World Mizrachi, and a global leader in Jewish law, education and humanitarian causes, for Yom Kippur
• Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, one of the most influential Jewish philanthropic organizations in the world
• Being Jewish with Jonah Platt — returning October 2 for Season 2. Platt, the multi-talented actor, musician, and writer, brings his passion for Jewish identity and advocacy to the screen, featuring conversations with star guests, including Emmy and Tony Award winning actor, Jason Alexander, CNN journalist Jason Tapper, and the influential chef of Charm City Cakes, Duff Goldman.
• For Heaven’s Sake – Shalom Hartman Institute leaders Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the moral aspects of topics affecting Israel, world Jewry and the future of Zionism in this award-winning series.
• TEXTing: Ideas for Real Life — with Elana Stein Hain of the Shalom Hartman Institute, exploring Jewish wisdom through classical and modern Torah texts.
• In the Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin — debuting guest interview with acclaimed journalist Jane Eisner on September 29 to discuss her new biography of Carole King, part of Yale University Press’ Jewish Lives
• Defending Israel with David Harris – former CEO of the American Jewish Committee, described by former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres as the “foreign minister of the Jewish people.”
• Fighting Antisemitism: The ISGAP Hour — where ISGAP Vice Chair David Harris and Executive Director Charles Asher Small join leading experts to explore the origins, mechanisms, and contemporary manifestations of global antisemitism and other forms of prejudice.
• Totally Booked with Zibby Owens – publisher, indie bookstore owner, bestselling author, and host of the award-winning daily podcast, brings her passion for books to the screen this November for Jewish Book Month, with guests Rebecca Minkoff, Michael Eisner, and Amy Bloom
• Programs from The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Cultural Center featuring leading Jewish voices shaping today’s conversation, including Jennifer Weiner, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Dara Horn, an award-winning author and scholar, Dan Senor, a writer, political adviser, and foreign policy expert, Eden Grinshpan (@edeneats), chef, TV host, and author of Tahini Baby, and Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson of Temple Emanu-El.
• Sermons from Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch – returns with sermons to his congregation of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City.

October 7 Memorial Special: Live from Chabad of Palm Springs in October, honoring the victims and marking two years since Hamas’ terrorist attack in Israel.

 A Trusted Voice for Jewish Life
Founded in 2006 by the late Rabbi Mark S. Golub, JBS remains a premier destination for Jewish voices, ideas, and culture. With its rapidly expanding digital reach, JBS makes Jewish content more accessible than ever before.

As one viewer from New Jersey shared: “After discovering the network, we started watching JBS every evening. It is the only channel we watch, and the content is always educational and enlightening.”

JBS is available nationwide on television providers, streaming online at jbstv.org, and across major platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV (Prime Video), YouTube and Instagram. For full schedules and program details, visit jbstv.org