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The Ongoing Problem of “Agunah”
The issue of Orthodox “agunot,” “bound” women whose husbands refuse them a “get” , is discussed by Shoshana Keats Jaskoll , Daphne Lazar-Price and Keshet Starr . A joint program from Columbia/Barnard Hillel.
Thinking Out Loud: Press Coverage
Syndicated journalist Micah Halpern focuses on press coverage on this episode of “Thinking Out Loud” on JBS. Ep. 147
L’Chayim: Team Israel Baseball
From Israel’s National Baseball Team, Eric Holtz , Eric Brodkowitz and Peter Kurz discuss the thrill of the team’s winning a spot for the first time in the Olympics . With Mark S. Golub.
Is Peace Possible-Peter Beinart
Liberal political commentator Peter Beinart critiques the peace plan and discusses American Jewish attitudes today regarding Israel. With Jodi Rudoren, a program of The Forward from Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ.
L’Chayim: Shalom Habibi
The Muslim-Jewish duo of Yeganeh Mafaher and Eitan Levine discuss their respective personal journeys that led them to team up to create their stand-up “Shalom Habibi Comedy Tour.” With Mark S. Golub.
In The News: JBS Israeli Election Update
Shahar Azani analyses how Blue & White, with Avigdor Lieberman, is trying to create a minority government with the support of the Joint Arab List; and the political challenges Benjamin Netanyahu faces as his trial begins March 17. With Mark S. Golub.
JBS Special: The Coronavirus
Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai of South Nassau, NY, discusses ways to avoid the Coronavirus; and Dr. Rafi Kalman, psychologist at Solomon Schechter of Queens, NY, addresses people’s fears. With Mark S. Golub.
In Defense Of Israel
Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy Combating Anti-Semitism, Zach Landis , Lyla Latif , Brig. Gen. Amir Ebstein , Micah Jones discuss defending Israel. By “Our Soldiers Speak”. Park East Synagogue, NY.
ZOA Symposium: WZC Elections
Likud Knesset Member Yehuda Glick and former NY State Assemblyman from Brooklyn Dov Hikind discuss the importance of American Jews’ voting in the 2020 World Zionist Congress Elections. A ZOA program from Manhattan Beach Jewish Center in Brooklyn.
ADL-Coalitions to Confront Hate
A panel discussion – “Jews Can’t End Anti-Semitism By Themselves: Working with Coalitions to Confront Hate,” with Wade Henderson, Clarissa Martinez-de-Castro and Jonathan Smith. With Amy Feinman at the 2019 ADL Summit from the Javits Center in NYC.
