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The Funeral of JBS Founder Mark S. Golub 1945-2023
February 10, 2023
Dear Friends, It is with a most heavy heart that we share the passing of Rabbi Mark S. Golub, the beloved founder, president and host of JBS. Mark had a profound love for the Jewish people, the Jewish tradition and the state of Israel. JBS was the fulfillment of his lifelong dream to transmit this […]
In the Spotlight: Emily Tamkin – Bad Jews
February 7, 2023
In her book “Bad Jews,” Emily Tamkin (The New Statesman) examines the evolution of Jewishness throughout American history to make her case against the term “bad Jew,” which weaponizes members of the community against each other or themselves.
Eye on Israel: Arab Israeli Politics
January 30, 2023
Mohammad Majadleh, Senior Reporter on Israel’s Channel 12 News, political pundit and media analyst, discusses the recent elections and developments in Arab Israeli politics and society on this JBS special Eye on Israel, from Israel. With Shahar Azani.
Robert Siegel: Crime in America
January 27, 2023
Robert Siegel looks at what law enforcement can or should do to address worsening crime in America in recent years, with panelists Richard Berk (UPenn), Rosa Brooks (Georgetown University Law Center), Chuck Wexler (Police Executive Research Forum)
In the Spotlight: Jason Kander
January 25, 2023
Political wunderkind and former army intelligence officer Jason Kander joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss Invisible Storm, his haunting second memoir that chronicles his struggles with PTSD from service in Afghanistan and the journey to hope and healing.
Rabbi Hirsch: Yom Hashoah Again and Again
January 24, 2023
Rabbi Hirsch reminds his congregation that throughout history the Jewish people have chosen life, and that today the tradition demands that we combat humanity’s evil impulses and instill the values of tolerance, compassion, respect and freedom.
Jewish Cinémathèque: Significant Other
January 18, 2023
Eric Goldman is joined by Dana Modan, creator, writer and starring actress of Significant Other, the award-winning, sophisticated, romantic comedic drama series set in Tel Aviv, Israel
In the Spotlight: Edward Feld
January 17, 2023
Rabbi and author Edward Feld joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss The Book of Revolutions, his epic saga that presents the Torah as an emblem of pluralistic belief born of revolutionary moments that preserved spiritual realities and continue to speak to us today.
Eye on Israel: Sarit Zehavi – Alma Center
January 17, 2023
Sarit Zehavi, Founder and CEO of the Alma Research & Education Center, an organization dedicated to researching the security challenges on Israel’s northern borders and educating about complexities in the region, discusses her work and her story
In Memoriam 2022
January 10, 2023
A moment of memory devoted to major Jewish figures who passed away in 2021 including James Caan, Madeleine Albright, Gilbert Gottfried and others.