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For Heaven’s Sake: A New Era?

October 2, 2025
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As Trump unveils his Arab supported Gaza peace plan, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine why Israelis struggle to embrace hope after October 7. They discuss the plan's moral dimensions, its focus on defeating Hamas while offering Palestinians a future and what it means to believe in change when your world feels broken.

Rabbi Sacks on Faith & Insecurity

October 1, 2025
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As we prepared to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Rabbi Sacks recorded a series of three drashot [short Torah talks] to explore some of the key themes of the Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe.

In this special Rosh HaShanah episode, former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz joins Justin to discuss her bold new book As a Jew. Together they explore how antisemitism has shaped Jewish identity—and how we can break free of its grip to uncover the divine light within, reclaiming the fullness of what it means to live […]

Dr. Charles Asher Small explores African sources of strength for Israel with Rabbi Kingsley “Kish” Onyia, president of Nigeria’s Igbo Jewish Communities, and confronts denial of the sexual violence on 10/7 with Kalamazoo College professor Amy Elman.

JBS Fall Programming Tune-In

September 27, 2025
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Congregation Ahavath Torah of Englewood By Pearl Markovitz  September 25, 2025 Erica Brown and JBS’s Justin Pines in conversation. (Credit: Jiaci Yan/The Rabbi Sacks Legacy) Congregation Ahavath Torah of Englewood hosted a three-pronged milestone event on the evening of Sept. 9. In conjunction with the Jewish Broadcast Service (JBS-TV), and in partnership with the Simchat Torah […]

Jewish Broadcasting Service Announces High Holiday and Fall Programming Lineup to Celebrate Jewish Life, Values, and Culture Always-on national media network delivers free Jewish programming, supported by viewer donations 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, [...]

Defending Israel: Heed the Call

September 26, 2025
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David Harris opines about the current state of affairs in the American and world Jewish communities, and what can be done to help them avoid “structural collapse.”

As the war in Gaza surpasses 700 days and the High Holidays approach, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore what it means to love Israel unconditionally while grappling with the challenges of moral responsibility during time of war. They discuss maintaining ethical credibility while under attack and advocate making space for the “troubled committed”, […]

On the occasion of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ yahrzeit, Justin Pines sits down with Dr. Erica Brown to explore the legacy of Rabbi Sacks and the launch of the Magerman Edition Koren Shalem Humash, featuring his new Torah translation and commentary.